A new U.N. study on violence against children
The United Nations
Secretary-General's Study on Violence against Children has been a global
effort to paint a detailed picture of the nature, extent and causes of violence
against children and to propose clear recommendations for action to prevent
and respond to it.
This is the first time that an attempt has been made to document the reality
of violence against children around the world, and to map out what is being done
to stop it. Since 2003, many thousands of people have contributed to the study
in consultations and working groups, through questionnaires and in other ways.
On October 11, 2006, the U.N. General Assembly adopted the study's findings and
recommendations.
Download
the study.  (also
available in other languages)
Children and young people were actively involved in every aspect of the study.
During a two-year period, children from all over the world spoke up about their
experiences of violence at nine regional consultations.
Download
a
child-friendly version of the study.
Download Our
Right to Be Protected from Violence: Activities for Learning and Taking Action
for Children and Young People.
Religious leaders and faith-based organizations have a key
role to play in confronting violence against children.
Download A Multi-Religious
Commitment to Confront Violence Against Children |
