Summary report of the engagement with children around what needs to be done to end Violence Against Children

Between July and October 2024, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children consulted with approximately 1700 children from over 110 countries to identify what children expect their governments to do in the next six years to end all forms of violence against children.

Through an online poll, over 800 children responded to the question ‘What are the 3 things your government needs to do to end violence against children in the next 6 years?’. Following the poll, the Special Representative hosted three online interactive dialogues with a total of over 900 children from all regions and presented the consultation results to further discuss their recommendations and suggestions to governments. During these dialogues, the Special Representative engaged with children from different backgrounds and contexts, including children from vulnerable situations, such as children with disabilities, indigenous children, and children in the streets.