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“There is no trust more sacred than the one the world holds with children. There is no duty more important than ensuring that their rights are respected, that their welfare is protected, that their lives are free from fear and want and that they can grow up in peace.”
- Kofi Annan.
When we speak about vulnerable people, no person is more vulnerable than a child. Children’s rights are the rights of children with particular attention to the rights of special protection and care accorded to minors. Because millions of children are affected daily by war, poverty, and human rights abuse.
Fortunately, the rights and well-being of children are a significant issue and a major goal for many organizations. We have put together a list of numbers that you can reach out to, for help.
BULLYING HELPLINES
CHILDLINE (UK) 0800 1111
If you are under 18 years of age
Available 24/7
Counselling and advice for children who are in distress or suffering abuse
STOP BULLYING NOW HOTLINE (USA) 1-800-273-8255
Helpline set up by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Available 24/7
KIDS HELPLINE (AUS) 1-800 55 1800
Advice for children parents and schools
Available 24/7
NSPCC HELPLINE (UK) 0808 800 5000
If you are an adult concerned about the safety of a child
Available 24/7
Help and advice from the NSPCC’s trained counsellors
YOUNG MINDS (UK) 0808 802 5544
Advice for parents on bullying and mental health
Open Monday-Friday 9.30am-4pm
KIDS HELP PHONE (CANADA) 800-668-6868
Available 24/7
Bilingual
Advice for children and youths
LGBTQ+ HELPLINES
THE TREVOR PROJECT (USA) 1-866-488-7386
Available 24/7
Suicide prevention within the LGBTQ+ community
LGBT FOUNDATION (UK) 0345 330 3030
Helps people within the LGBT+ community stay safe and assists them with trauma and health concerns.
Open 10am-10pm Monday-Friday
ADDICTION HELPLINES
VIDEO GAME ADDICTION (UK) 08000 886 686
Specializes in video game addiction
Available 24/7
AMERICAN ADDICTION CENTERS (USA) 888-970-4559
Offers treatment for various addictions
Available 24/7
RESTART (USA) 1-800-682-6934
Specializes in treatment for technology related addictions including gaming, social media and VR
Available 24/7
Focus on residential care