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About Little Girl Project

A survivor-led campaign to bring awareness, change, and support to our society regarding child sexual abuse. Because if not us, then who? If not now, when?

Founded by Scharliina Eräpuro

Scharliina Eräpuro — founder of Little Girl Project

Photo: Janne Aro / Newartistphoto

I am a 25-year-old Finnish-Swedish artist, activist, entrepreneur, and actress. I lead this project with passion and dedication.

I grew up in an unstable home, where I experienced violence and abuse from adults. I was also bullied at school for standing up for others. Yet I have always had the drive to fight for justice.

I found my own path to healing through creativity. My artistic expression became my way to heal. In my healing journey, I held on to the hope that there had to be a purpose behind the suffering. I found it through founding this project.

My goal is to help other survivors find their way back home within themselves and, in the long run, to educate others and prevent future generations from experiencing violence and abuse.

Advocacy timeline

  1. 2022

    Little Girl Project founded. "Little Girl" single released, #1 iTunes Finland.

  2. 2023

    Ambassador for Protect Children ry. EU Parliament speech (officially recorded by European Commission). Miss Finland Finalist (Best Charity Award). Brave Movement EU Youth Cohort.

  3. 2024

    Brave Movement EU Task Force member. EU Commission feature on survivors raising their voice. University of Eastern Finland guest lecture.

  4. 2025

    Stockholm High-Level Child Protection Conference (opened by former EU Commissioner Ylva Johansson). Harper's Bazaar Finland cover. Safer Internet Day 2025 campaign (Brave Movement Sweden).

  5. 2026

    EU Parliament speaker (6th time, April). Yle Areena feature (Efter Nio). Continued advocacy for EU child safety legislation.

Partnerships

Protect Children ry

Ambassador (2023–2025)

Working every day to end sexual violence against children and amplify the voices of survivors.

suojellaanlapsia.fi

Brave Movement

EU Task Force Member (2024–present)

Global survivor-led movement advocating for child protection policy. Co-created the EU Data & Dialogue Youth Report.

bravemovement.org

In the press

"She is not building a brand for its own sake, but a body of work anchored in meaning. Whether writing music, acting on screen, or speaking about child protection, the throughline remains the same: authenticity."

Harper's Bazaar Finland, February 2025

"Scharliina Eräpuro berättar om övergreppen för att hjälpa andra. Hon valde att bryta tystnaden och göra sin röst hörd på europeisk nivå."

Aftonbladet