<p>It is incumbent upon the European Parliament to ensure that its legislative and non-legislative work is informed to respect, promote and safeguard the rights of the child and to advance children’s lives both within the EU and in its relations with the outside world.</p>

<p>Article 3(3) of the Treaty on European Union establishes the objective for the EU to promote protection of the rights of the child. The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights guarantees the protection of the rights of the child by the EU institutions and by EU countries when they implement EU law.</p>

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Children’s rights (2019 - 2020)

30th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child: opening statement by David SASSOLI, EP President

30th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child: opening statement by Mathilde, Queen of the Belgians, Guest of Honour

High-level conference to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child- Group photo

David SASSOLI, EP President meets with Mathilde, Queen of the Belgians: arrival, roundtable and signature of the Golden Book

EP Plenary Session - Child sexual abuse online: protect children, not perpetrators

EP Plenary Session - International Women's Day Celebration

International Women’s Day: Point of order and closing of the ceremony

International Women’s Day Celebration: one round of political group speakers

International Women’s Day: speech by Jackie FOX, Campaigner for Coco's Law

International Women’s Day: Video-Clip

International Women's Day 2026: extracts from the meeting between Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Jackie FOX, "Coco's Law" campaigner and extracts from the address to the plenary

International Women’s Day: arrival in the hemicycle and introduction by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Combating the sexual abuse, sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material : Closing statements by Magnus BRUNNER, European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration and Jeroen LENAERS (EPP, NL), Rapporteur

Combating the sexual abuse, sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material: MEPs debate (part 2)

Combating the sexual abuse, sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material: MEPs debate (part 1)

Combating the sexual abuse, sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material : Opening statements by Jeroen LENAERS (EPP, NL), Rapporteur, Magnus BRUNNER, European Commissioner and Heléne FRITZON (S&D, SE), FEMM Committee

International Day on the Rights of the Child: closing statement by Sandra PEREIRA, Rapporteur and Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography

International Day on the Rights of the Child: MEPs debate

Joint debate International Day on the Rights of the Child: opening statement by Sandra PEREIRA, Rapporteur and Dubravka ŠUICA, VP of the EC in charge of Democracy and Demography and by Ewa KOPACZ, on behalf of the FEMM Committee

Introductory remark by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, on the International Day on the Rights of the Child (20 Nov.)

Vote on Laying down rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse online: extracts from the vote and statement by Javier ZARZALEJOS (EPP, ES), Rapporteur

Press conference by Javier ZARZALEJOS (EPP, ES) rapporteur, Paul TANG (S&D, NL), Hilde VAUTMANS (Renew, BE), Patrick BREYER (Greens/EFA, DE) and Cornelia ERNST (The Left, DE): Proposal for a Regulation laying down rules to prevent child sexual abuse

EPRS - Creating a better internet for kids

The risk of illegal adoption concerning Ukrainian children from institutional care fleeing from war: extracts from the exchange of views - JURI and EMPL Committees

Voting session, including the motion for resolution on the EU sanctions against Russia and the Security of gas supply and Conditions for access to natural gas transmission networks

EU Protection of children and young people fleeing the war against Ukraine: closing statements by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs

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