Queen Silvia celebrates Ecpat Sweden's 30th anniversary

On Thursday, Queen Silvia celebrated the 30th anniversary of the children's rights organization Ecpat Sweden. The organization works to ensure that the justice system has the resources and tools necessary to find children who are being abused and to investigate, prosecute and convict the perpetrators.

In her speech, Queen Silvia said: “In the midst of this reality, Ecpat is there. Every day you meet children and young people who have been affected. You listen, provide support and help them make their voices heard. You contribute to change by driving opinion and spreading knowledge, influencing legislation and driving development forward when it comes to children's rights and protection against abuse and exploitation. Much has been achieved over the past three decades, and there is good reason to be proud of the progress that has been made. At the same time, we know that the work is far from finished. Every child in the world has the right to a safe upbringing, free from abuse.”

Foto: Maria Adelsköld

Queen Silvia wore a repeated jacket with a white blouse and her Cartier and Engelbert Stockholm bracelets.