Together for the right for a safe childhood

Lessebo Paper, one of the oldest paper manufacturers in Sweden, has partnered with the World Childhood Foundation to shed light on the issue of child abuse and support the Foundation in their work in keeping children safe. Together, they invest in local initiatives and innovative solutions that help children and families in vulnerable situations, both in Sweden and abroad. In doing this, they prevent physical and sexual abuse of children. Currently, Lessebo Paper and Childhood are creating a room at the Childhood Match Cup on Marstrand in Sweden for shedding a light on this topic and for children to be creative.

“Children are our future and within Lessebo Paper, their safety is part of our sustainability work, says Jens Olson, CEO at Lessebo Paper. “We see Childhood’s work as a way to ensure all children’s right to a safe upbringing no matter where they are in the world.” This is why Lessebo Paper has partnered with the World Childhood Foundation, which works to break the silence on the matter of child abuse. One in four children in Sweden is subjected to sexual abuse during their childhood. Many other countries lack reliable statistics but what we do know, is that physical and sexual abuse of children are closely interlinked and that it exists in all cultures, in all countries and in all social classes.

Currently, Lessebo Paper is offering its product portfolio of innovative graphic paper in the premium segment for the sailing competition Childhood Match Cup. There, children can be creative with paper, pearls, crayons, and other fun activities in a tent together with the World Childhood Foundation. “We are proud to be at Marstrand alongside Lessebo Paper. It gives us the opportunity to jointly raise awareness of what we as adults can do to protect children. Through our partnership and our joint efforts, we want to strengthen all children’s right to a safe upbringing free from physical and sexual abuse”, says Paula Guillet de Monthoux, Secretary General of the World Childhood Foundation.

About Childhood:

World Childhood Foundation works to protect children from violence and sexual abuse by providing support to local organizations that are developing new and innovative methods to help vulnerable children and families. With relatively modest investments, combined with close dialogue and support, Childhood can serve as an incubator and help new ideas and organizations to grow and become sustainable. Childhood was founded by H.M. Queen Silvia in 1999 and is a politically and religiously independent non-profit organization.