Our mission is to restore justice for victims of abuse in Europe
The values on which Europe is founded are respect for human dignity, freedom and equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights.
These core values of Europe have not applied to hundreds of thousands of children and young people in Europe, and their rights and human dignity have been severely violated in the past. These violations have taken place in various ways, especially in the form of child sexual abuse, through maltreatment especially in institutions, and through forced adoptions.
Tens of thousands of victims from that time live among us. To this day, these victims suffer from the injustice and consequences of the abuse that was done to them. Many are psychologically burdened and live in poverty due to the experience of violence. In a few countries in Europe, efforts have been made to redress the suffering. In most countries, a serious confrontation with the abuse has not taken place to this day. This state of affairs is unacceptable for Europe as a community of values and must be corrected now. The victims should receive justice during their lifetime.
Against this background, groups of victims, academics and NGOs from all over Europe have joined forces to formulate a joint political initiative. This is intended to look into the past, but above all to have an effect on the future.
The Story of our political initiative
The abuse of children and the lack of historical reappraisal is a pan-European problem. In this context Switzerland is a role model when it comes to dealing with the past. A political initiative has led to a comprehensive solution. At the center were: Truth about child abuses, Official recognition, Reparation, Prevention. This successful path is to be followed at the European level. Switzerland’s experience shall be the basis for political work at the European level.
Abuse in Europe
Journalists from the different countries of Europe describe the cases of abuse in their countries. All articles are written in the original language. New articles are added every month.
Abuse in France
Les enfants réunionnais dits de la Creuse: « la mémoire vive d’une page sombre de l’histoire de France »
Abuse in Italy
L'Italia non è un Paese per bambini
Abuse in Germany
Oft braucht es den richtigen Moment, damit eine Sache zum allgemeinen Skandal wird
Abuse in Switzerland
Nach 35 Jahren wurde das Leid begraben
Abuse in France
Les enfants réunionnais dits de la Creuse: « la mémoire vive d’une page sombre de l’histoire de France »
Abuse in Italy
L'Italia non è un Paese per bambini
Abuse in Germany
Oft braucht es den richtigen Moment, damit eine Sache zum allgemeinen Skandal wird
Abuse in Switzerland
Nach 35 Jahren wurde das Leid begraben
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