Save the Children

Save the Children (Barnaheill) offers consultation about the welfare of children. On their website, it is possible to report inappropriate online behaviour against children.

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Protection and information on children's rights

Save the Children (Barnaheill) is an organization which protects the rights of children. You can contact them for information on anything regarding the welfare of children, including advice regarding responses to violence against children. They offer legal advice, information about custody issues and children's rights.

If you suspect that a child is being abused, it is your duty to notify child protective services. To report, you can either call 112 or write through the webchat. To get advice, call Save the Children telephone: 5535900 Monday to Thursday between 12-16 or send them an email to barnaheill@barnaheill.is.

Save the Children offer consultation about children's welfare issues.

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Child protection services

Child protection service committees in each municipality help children who live in unacceptable living conditions and provide support for families.

1717

The Red Cross Helpline 1717 is a phone service and webchat for those who need someone to talk to in confidentiality. They are open 24 hours, and it's free to call.

Police

The police in Iceland help people who have suffered abuse of any kind. Police see abuse in close relationships as a very serious matter.

Umboðsmaður Barna Merki

The Ombudsman for Children

The Ombudsman for Children is a public spokesperson for children and endeavours to have children’s rights, needs and interests taken into full consideration.

Related subjects

Information about abuse for kids

Abuse is when someone hurts you or makes you feel bad. It is never OK to abuse others. You can always get help.

Information about abuse for teenagers

Abuse consists of controlling, frightening, or putting down another person in order to gain or maintain control over them. Abuse happens regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, or other factors. It is never OK to abuse others.

Abuse against children - Information for adults

All children have a right to protection against violence. It is the adults’ responsibility to guard this. If you know, or suspect that a child is being abused, you must report it. Serious bullying, negligence or risk behaviour must also be reported. Good communication and education is a good base to prevent violence and put a stop to it as quickly as possible.