NGOs and Law Enforcement from 22 Countries Convene to Discuss the Global Program of Missing Children

December 3, 2014

WARNSVELD, THE NETHERLANDS – For the next two days the Alexandria, Virginia-based International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC) is…

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Leaders From 16 Countries Meet To Address Growing Problem Of Offenders Who Travel Globally To Sexually Abuse Children

May 16, 2014

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children announced that a private meeting involving 70 leaders representing law enforcement,…

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New Video Fingerprinting Technology Created to Remove Child Pornography Online

April 30, 2014

LONDON, ENGLAND – Today, Friend MTS is donating a forensic technology developed and customized for the International Centre for Missing &…

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Leading Child Protection Advocate Ernie Allen Announces Retirement

April 7, 2014

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC) announced today that long-time President and CEO, Ernie Allen will…

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Ernie Allen Testimony to the Canadian Senate Committee on Human Rights

March 31, 2014

Madam Chair and distinguished members of the Committee, I am honored to appear before you today to discuss the challenges…

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Ernie Allen Receives Prestigious 2013 U.S. Attorney General Award for “Meritorious Public Service” for Outstanding Dedication to Protect Children

March 14, 2014

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children announced today that the organization’s President and CEO, Ernie Allen, this…

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New Digital Economy Task Force Report Addresses Digital Economy, Illicit Activity

March 4, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Digital Economy Task Force (DETF) sponsored by Thomson Reuters and the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children…

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Ernie Allen Testimony: “International Parental Child Abduction” for the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

February 27, 2014

Mr. Chairman and distinguished members of the Committee, I welcome the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the…

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Ernie Allen Testimony “Beyond Silk Road: Potential Risks, Threats and Promises of Virtual Currencies” for the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

November 18, 2013

Mr. Chairman and distinguished members of the Committee, I welcome the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the…

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Statement by Ernie Allen On The Global Effort To Identify “Maria,” The Young Child Found Living In The Roma Camp In Greece

October 24, 2013

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Ernie Allen, President and CEO of the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children issues the following statement. “The…

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Our Condolences to the Family of Arnie Burns

October 1, 2013

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC) extends its sincere condolences to the family of board member…

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Task Force Created to Address Issues Surrounding the Internet-Based Digital Financial System

September 11, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Thomson Reuters and the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC) announced the formation of the Digital…

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An Outdated Child Protection Law Is Playing A Key Role In The Growth Of A Global Marketplace For Child Sex Trafficking On The Internet

July 24, 2013

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Every day in America children are being sold for sex. Globally more than 1.8 million children are used in…

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Black e-economy hiding traffickers’ profits

June 26, 2013

Human trafficking, including sex trafficking of children, is moving from the streets to the Internet. Increasingly, the traffickers are also…

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A New Virtual Economy Poses New Challenges In Fighting Child Pornography And Child Exploitation

June 13, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. – There is a new, unregulated, unbanked, largely anonymous, Internet-based financial system emerging in the world. Today, media giant…

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Law Enforcement And Others From 4 Continents Meet In London To Collaborate On The Global Problem Of Missing Children

June 11, 2013

LONDON, ENGLAND – The International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC) announced today that a major international conference will be…

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Activities In More Than 22 Countries Around The Globe Will Remember Missing Children On May 25

May 22, 2013

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC) wants to remind the public that May 25 is National…

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Ernie Allen Receives Prestigious “Voice for Women” Award At The Arizona Foundation For Women

May 20, 2013

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children announced today that the organization’s President and CEO, Ernie Allen, has…

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Statement On The Recovery Of Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus And Michele Knight

May 7, 2013

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC) rejoices in the safe recovery of Amanda, Gina and Michele…

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$500,000 Donation Received In Memory Of Board Member Barry Cohen

April 29, 2013

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC) announced today that the organization has received a $500,000…

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International Children’s Organization Expands Global Reach With Four New Board Members

April 16, 2013

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC) announced today that four new board members have been elected…

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Despite Increase in Global Child Protection Laws Many Countries Still Do Not Consider Child Pornography A Crime

March 26, 2013

ALEXANDRIA, VA – During the past seven years, 100 countries have enacted new laws to protect children from child pornography. However,…

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Law Enforcement Training for Child Abduction Cases To Be Held in Central America

December 4, 2012

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC) today announced it has received a $90,000 grant from…

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Speech by Ernie Allen at Penn State University Child Sexual Abuse Conference

October 29, 2012

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE CONFERENCE 29 October 2012 Ernie Allen, President & CEO International Centre for Missing &…

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Global Health Leaders Launch Unique Initiative To Address A growing Public Health Crisis Caused By Sexual Exploitation Of Children

October 11, 2012

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – The International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC) today announced the creation of a unique collaboration involving the…

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Ernie Allen Statement in Response to President Obama’s Speech Launching a New Effort to Combat Human Trafficking at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York.

September 25, 2012

ALEXANDRIA, VA – President Barack Obama’s statement this morning sent a loud, clear message that human trafficking, including the trafficking of children…

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Major International Conference in Brasilia to Address Global Problem of Missing Children

February 9, 2012

BRASILIA, BRAZIL – A major international conference to address the global problem of missing children is being held this week in Brasilia,…

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Kiehl’s + Koons extend partnership to support Children’s Causes

December 7, 2011

Jeff Koons’ Limited Edition Balloon Flower Creme de Corps Collection with 100% of Kiehl’s Net Proceeds up to $200,000 Benefitting…

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The Declaration of Rome: A Call for Global Action to Protect the World’s Children and Stop the Abuse of Their Rights

November 3, 2011

Rome, Italy 3 November 2011 Each child is precious.  Each child is endowed by his creator with basic human rights. …

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Historic Forum on the Abuse of Children’s Rights Held in Rome. Four of the World’s Preeminent International Organizations Launch Global Initiative

November 3, 2011

ROME, ITALY – An unusual and historic meeting involving four of the world’s preeminent international organizations is being held on 3 November…

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