Friday, 29 November 2024, Homburg, The Saarland, Germany: The first Childhood House of Saarland opened ceremoniously in the presence of The Saarland’s Premier Anke Rehlinger, HM Queen Silvia of Sweden and Dr. Oskar Prinz von Preussen, Grand Master of the Johanniter Order.
The first Childhood House/Johanniter Child Protection Competence Center in Germany is located at the University Clinic of The Saarland.
“Children are not just adults of the future. They are our here and now! We must uphold their rights and support every child to the best possible way to grow up as a strong and self-determined individual”, emphasized Queen Silvia of Sweden during the opening.
The World Childhood Foundation, founded by her, is advocating for a childhood free from sexual violence and abuse worldwide. The Childhood House offers affected children after a suspicion of abuse a trauma-sensitive environment as well as professional support through medical, psychological and legal support.
Premier Rehlinger stressed: “Protecting children is a collective task. The Childhood Home provides a central point of contact for traumatized children and is an important step in improving the protection of children and young people from violence” as per a statement published by the Saarland State Chancellery on social media.
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The Swedish Royal House: https://www.kungahuset.se/arkiv/nyheter/2024-11-29-drottningen-invigde-childhood-haus-i-saarland
