Missing Children Europe strive to protect and empower children to prevent them from going missing, and to keep them from harm when they do go missing
116 000 Hotline
Whether you are a child or a parent, if you are in Europe, you can call the free number 116000, available 24/7 in all EU countries, Albania, Serbia, Switzerland, the UK and Ukraine. Our hotline operators can give you advice and support in cases of family conflict and (fear of) abduction.
A network of more than 200 mediators trained in cross border mediation is available to help families to reach agreements that will work for them.
Discover which countries are part of the 1980 Hague Child Abduction Convention, and where you can find the organisations which look after the Convention (the Central Authorities) in those countries
The International Social Service (ISS) is an international NGO that assists children and families confronted with complex social problems as a result of migration. ZAnK is a service provided by the ISS Germany.
Reunite International Child Abduction Centre is the leading UK charity specialising in the movement of children across international borders
Supporting families who have moved abroad and cannot return home with their children. GlobalARRK is the only charity specialising in what are known as ‘stuck parents’
CALA’s aim is to improve and maintain high standards of legal service and practice in matters involving child abduction
IAFL is a worldwide association of practising lawyers who are recognised by their peers as the most experienced and skilled family law specialists in their respective countries.
MiKK’s mission is to contribute to growing an international movement to support and help advance the resolution of cross-border family conflicts
It provides advice on (the prevention of) international child abduction, international contact, international relocation and travelling with minors
UNICEF, also known as the United Nations Children’s Fund, is a United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide.
Their core value is to tackle child abduction and promote a full and healthy childhood that should not create a climate of fear.
Child Identity Protection (CHIP) is an association based in Geneva since 2020. CHIP is the only international not for profit organisation solely advocating for the protection of children’s identity rights in family relations. CHIP works with States and other stakeholders to promote universal birth registration and full knowledge of family relations.
A summary of the FindingHome website and information for children.
