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Ending violence against children: a bold vision for US leadership

Every child deserves safety, yet millions face violence daily. An estimated 1 billion children—half of all the children in the world—are victims of violence every year, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. With the recently concluded first-ever Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children, the United States (U.S.) has a historic chance to turn the tide.

  • 3rd December 2024
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Africa’s future: how one historic conference on ending violence against children holds the key to leveraging the region’s potential

All children deserve the opportunity to live free from the threat of violence. This goal couldn’t be more critical for African nations. Africa has the largest youth demographic of any continent, and by 2030, young Africans are expected to make up 42% of the world’s youth.

  • 22nd November 2024
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Latin America and the Caribbean: An opportunity for the region to step up the global response to violence against children

Ahead of the Global Ministerial Conference, we want to highlight the work of three countries in Latin America that have the potential to make key pledges that can make a difference in the lives of millions of children.

  • 29th October 2024
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Digital safety must not slip through the cracks at the first Global Ministerial Conference to End Violence Against Children

As we work towards ending violence against children, we must acknowledge that digital technology is an integral part of children’s everyday lives, with both unprecedented opportunities but also risks of harm.

  • 30th September 2024