To gain deeper understanding of the root causes and risk factors of violence, the Special Representative organizes expert consultations on priority topics

Enhancing awareness and consolidating knowledge to prevent and respond to violence against children through research and release of strategic thematic studies

Political commitments. Assessing progress in the implementation of the UN Study recommendations and set future priorities. 

SRSG reports annually to the Human Rights Council and the General Assembly on progress achieved and lessons learned on the protection of children from violence.