How legislative and policy reform can protect children from sexual violence in religious spaces
On 26 January 2024, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) took a historic step by calling for the recognition of abuse in institutions across Europe (Resolution 2533).
The decision highlighted the necessity for thorough reparation for all types of violence against children, such as sexual abuse, physical violence, and mistreatment in various institutions. Contributions from 22,285 victims and survivors worldwide, shared through the Global Our Voice Survivor Survey, supported the case for this significant decision.
At FAITH HAS FEET, we believe that safe environments for our children, whether in churches or other spaces, requires everyone's involvement. Leaders will not hold themselves accountable, so it is our responsibility to do so, and I invite you to embrace this mandate.
