Independent nonprofit initiative · Argentina · Informational version
A space where you can be heard

Be heard. Not hurt.

If you're facing bullying, discrimination, or anything that makes you feel unsafe, you have the right to ask for help. Even when your school or family isn't listening.

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Are you in immediate danger? This website does not handle emergencies. In Argentina, call 911 or your local emergency service. For family or sexual violence, you can also contact Line 137. These numbers are for Argentina.

WE START BY LISTENING

How can we guide you?

Don't enter your name, school, ID number, or private details on this website.

1 · About you2 · What's happening3 · Where to get help

Choose the option that fits you

You can seek guidance even if you're under 18 and an adult isn't helping you.

You can seek guidance without giving your name.

We aim to offer anonymous reporting where the law and safeguarding procedures allow it. For now, this website does not accept reports or personal stories: it only points you toward sources of help without requiring an account. When contacting an official agency, you may be asked to identify yourself, and details of an incident can sometimes reveal your identity.

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YOU DON'T HAVE TO HANDLE IT ALONE

A simple path.
Real information.

HeardNotHurt helps you find existing public resources and understand your rights. It does not replace trained professionals or official services.

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Explore your options

Choose a situation without sharing personal information or creating an account.

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Find out whom to contact

See helplines and public agencies that can offer guidance.

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Know your rights

Learn what to ask for if your school or family isn't responding.

YOUR RIGHTS MATTER

The law can protect you, too.

In Argentina, Law 26,061 recognizes children's and teenagers' rights to be heard, to be protected against violence and discrimination, and to request protection. Public child-protection agencies can be contacted even if a school or family does not respond.

Legal professionals and child-rights defenders exist to protect these rights. Article 27 of Law 26,061 provides for legal representation, preferably by a lawyer specializing in children's rights, in relevant judicial or administrative proceedings. If you lack financial resources, the state must appoint legal counsel.

Not sure where to start? In Argentina, call Line 102 for guidance and ask about your local child-protection agency. You do not need to wait for your school or family to file a complaint. Line 102 is not an emergency service.
Law 26,061 · Child protection and legal assistance (Art. 27) ↗ Law 26,892 · School coexistence and educational measures ↗ Law 23,592 · Discrimination and legal consequences ↗ Children's and teenagers' rights guide (Spanish) ↗
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You have the right to be heard.

Authorities must consider your views according to your age and maturity (Law 26,061, Arts. 24 and 27).

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You may be entitled to a lawyer.

In relevant administrative or court proceedings, you have the right to specialized legal assistance. If you lack the means, the state must appoint counsel (Art. 27).

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Child-rights defenders and agencies exist.

Law 26,061 provides for child-rights defenders and local or provincial child-protection bodies. Their responsibilities vary by jurisdiction (Arts. 47 and 48).

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Actions can have legal consequences.

Schools may take educational or disciplinary measures. Discriminatory acts may lead to orders to stop and compensation for harm; certain conduct may also be a crime.

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Bullying is not automatically a criminal offense.

The consequences depend on the facts, the ages of those involved, and the applicable law. Competent authorities must assess each case.

FOR FAMILIES AND WITNESSES

Helping also means knowing how to raise concerns.

Parents, teachers, and other adults can prepare a general draft to help make a complaint. It must then be submitted through the appropriate official channel.

The draft is created on your device. We do not save or send it. Enter personal information only through secure official channels.
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Prepare a requestGeneral template, not a formal complaint

OFFICIAL HELPLINES IN ARGENTINA

There are places to turn to.

These services are for Argentina. Availability and opening hours may vary by province or locality.

PRIVACY COMES FIRST

Your story belongs to you.

You can find information without giving your name. This version does not collect stories, show public profiles, or list accused people. It does not accept reports or provide direct professional help. Whether you can remain anonymous in a formal complaint depends on the agency and the case.

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