Created in 2025, the High Commission for Children has established itself in one year as a key player in public policies dedicated to young people. Its mission: to better protect, prevent risks and support families. In a context marked by freedom of speech on violence against children and the omnipresence of digital technology, the challenge is high: putting children back at the heart of political decisions.
Violence against children: reinforced mobilization
This is one of the priority areas. Every year in France, around 160,000 children are victims of sexual violence, most often within the family. An alarming figure which has led to the establishment of an ambitious national plan for the period 2023-2027.
Among the concrete measures: strengthening the emergency number 119, accessible 24 hours a day, or the creation of specialized units to accommodate child victims. These structures provide comprehensive care, both legal and medical.
Another notable advance: the generalization of criminal record checks for professionals in contact with children. In January 2026, more than 3,300 people were removed from high-risk positions.
Digital: a new front to protect minors
The dangers are no longer limited to the real world. Digital has become a central issue. Today, more than 95% of adolescents own a smartphone, exposing children to violent or inappropriate content from a very young age.
Faced with this reality, the authorities are intensifying their action against online child crime and the abuses of the platforms. Video games, social networks, illicit objects sold online: vigilance is reinforced, with systematic reports and legal investigations.
Certain measures are debated, such as the ban on social networks before the age of 15, but reflect a clear desire: to limit the early exposure of children to digital risks.
Parenthood and society: towards a change of perspective
Beyond protection, the High Commission insists on supporting parents. Practical guides, parenting foundations, development of reception solutions: everything is done to support families in a daily life considered increasingly complex.
Another more societal fight: the rise of the “no kids” phenomenon, which tends to exclude children from certain public places. A trend denounced as discriminatory, with a clear message: children have their place in society.
This global approach aims to sustainably transform mentalities, recalling that the well-being of children depends as much on public policies as on the collective view of them.
One year after its creation, the High Commission for Children is laying the foundations for a more structured and proactive policy. While progress is visible, challenges remain numerous, particularly in the face of digital and social changes. One certainty remains: child protection is now a political and collective priority.