Kathmandu/Colombo, 24 June 2026: The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Government of Sri Lanka, UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia (ROSA), the World Health Organization Regional Offices for South…
The Pathfinding Global Alliance on Ending Violence Against Children, counting now with 54 Member States, with the adherence today of Sao Tome and Italy, met in Turin on 4-5 June. This global meeting was built on the momentum…
Ministers, heads of delegations and representatives of governments, international organizations, private sector, academia, civil society and children, gathered in Ankara on 21– 22 April 2026 at the International Policy and…
Joint Statement by the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and on Violence Against Children. The conflict and continued use of bombs and drones across the Middle East are…
"We meet today once again in a challenging world, where children are paying the highest price. Their protection and wellbeing are undermined by increasing conflicts, displacement, poverty, violence and multiple deprivations,”…
The rapidly escalating military operations in Iran and the region are devastating and present a serious threat to children. We are deeply alarmed by attacks on civilians, including civilian infrastructures, schools, and…
From 1 to 5 December 2025, Dr Najat Maalla M’jid, the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children, undertook an official visit to Gabon, at the invitation of the Government of…
Queridas y queridos niñas y niños: ¡Gracias por su fuerte activismo y su compromiso con nuestro trabajo para poner fin a la violencia contra la niñez! Ustedes continúan demostrando al mundo que poner fin a la violencia contra…
Leaders and advocates from governments, international organizations, and civil society gathered yesterday, 6th November, at United Nations Headquarters to strengthen their collective engagement to protect every child from…
Presenting her report to Member States, Dr. Maalla M'jid noted that while violence against children has never been so prevalent, "an exceptional movement of States and global champions determined to make child protection a…
Ministers and representatives from ten American nations*, regional bodies, UN agencies, municipalities, civil society organizations, and children gathered in Mexico City for a crucial two-day meeting to advance commitments…
Ministros y representantes de 12 países africanos*, organismos regionales, agencias de la ONU, organizaciones de la sociedad civil, sobrevivientes y niños se reunieron en Abuya para una reunión crucial de dos días con el fin…