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Edit News Article Statement by SRSG VAC Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid and SRSG CAAC Virginia Gamba about the situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory
Joint Statement for the commemoration of the International Day to Protect Education from Attack by the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children and for Children and Armed Conflict
SRSG on Violence against Children joins ICAT in calling on Governments to reach every victim of trafficking, leaving no one behind
SRSG Maalla M’jid commends Andorra for sustained investment in child protection and wellbeing, and strong culture of meaningful child participation.
“Sustainable and resilient development can’t be achieved without investing in children!” – SRSG Maalla M’jid joins ECOSOC High-level Segment on Strengthening UN System Institutions for Resilient Sustainable Development

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Statement by SRSG on Violence Against Children, Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid on UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people

"We urge all world leaders to place children’s rights and their protection at the core of every decision being made."– statement by SRSG on Violence Against Children, Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid on World Children's Day

Statement by SRSG VAC Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid and SRSG CAAC Virginia Gamba about the situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Decade of action to end violence

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Most vulnerable children

Amplifying the voices of children

Violence harms mental health

Global study on children deprived of liberty

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Pathfinding Countries

The Special Representative leads the global workstream of Pathfinding countries to End Violence Against Children.

Thematic Reports

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

Policy Development

Assessing progress in the implementation of the SDGs. Investing in child / gender-sensitive protection and violence prevention is needed more than ever.

SRSG Reports

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.

The SDGs... Turning Promises into Reality

Helping Governments and Stakeholders make the SDGs a reality