Mr Anton Toni Klančnik, a visionary in child protection, joined Europol in 2018 as a Strategic Specialist. Before Europol, he led a dedicated team at the Criminal Police Directorate (Slovenian National Police), focusing on vulnerable communities and combating sexual and violent crimes against children. With 30+ years in law enforcement, he’s a champion for children’s rights and safety. His innovative approach is evident in the Help4U project, a digital platform for young victims of online harm. Mr Klančnik has contributed to numerous international projects, such as EMPACT, GRACE, ISO IWA 49:2025; is a member of the US FBI VCAC network. He has also contributed to prevention materials and screenplays for youth films, e.g. Slovene film ‘Gaya’s World.’ Holding a master’s degree, he is an expert observer at the Council of Europe’s Lanzarote Committee and certified in data protection and project management. As a mentor, lecturer and author, he inspires others to join the fight for child protection. His profound passion for safeguarding children’s rights makes him an invaluable asset to any organisation dedicated to this vital mission.