We want justice for victims of child abuse in Europe
The abuse of children and the lack of historical reappraisal is a pan-European problem. Tens of thousands of victims all over Europe live among us. To this day, these victims suffer from the abuse that was done to them in the past. In a few countries in Europe, efforts have been made to redress their suffering. In most countries, a serious confrontation with the abuse has not taken place.
The Justice Initiative wants to change this.
International conference in Strasbourg
On December 5-6, 2024, Justice Initiative, led by the Guido Fluri Foundation, organised an international conference in Strasbourg – together with the Commission for Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development of the Council of Europe (CoE) and the Swiss delegation to the CoE Parliamentary Assembly – at the Palais de l’Europe, to show how reappraisal can work.
Motion to the Council of Europe accepted
The Council of Europe has adopted the Justice Initiative motion. It demands the reappraisal of child abuse cases and forms of reparation in its member states.
541,401 signatures delivered to the EU
The intense work carried out by Justice Initiative in recent months culminated on Wednesday 6 December with the handing over to the European Union (EU) authorities of signatures supporting the petition calling for a Europe and an internet #safeforkids.
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Justice Initiative in Serbia: a success
As part of the Belgrade Photo Month, the exhibition “Shame – European Stories” made a stop in Belgrade. The portraits of abuse survivors from across Europe – including individuals from Serbia – sparked significant interest. Equally well received was the Justice Initiative, which calls for a thorough and consistent process of reckoning and justice. Guido Fluri was sought after by the media.
Reparation for the “Enfants de la Creuse”: Historic Bill Presented in Paris
In a landmark move, French deputy Karine Lebon presented a historic bill at the French National Assembly calling for reparations for the ex-minors from La Réunion known as the “Enfants de la Creuse.” Between 1962 and 1984, thousands of children were taken from La Réunion Island and relocated to mainland France under a state-run policy, many suffering separation, abuse, and lifelong trauma.
International Conference in Strasbourg on December 5-6, 2024
Dealing with cases of abuse in Europe using the Swiss model. Federal Councillor Beat Jans, the Federal Office of Justice and the Guido Fluri Foundation showed at the Council of Europe how reappraisal can work.
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