Sustainable Development Goals
Ending Violence Against Children
A Pathway to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
Welcome to the webpage dedicated to exploring the vital link between violence against children and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
It is our collective responsibility to address this urgent issue and create a world where children can grow and thrive free from violence. Delve into the various forms of violence, understand their impact, and discover how they are a cross-cutting issue within the SDG Agenda.
Various forms of Violence Against Children
Poverty
Children on the move
Education and early child development
Health
Climate action
Participatory decision-making process
Safe clean and connected living environment
Decent work
Gender equality and discrimination
Peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
Why Ending Violence Against Children Matters more than ever before
Violence against children has profound implications in the physical and mental well-being of child victims, with consequences that can last a lifetime. The devastating impact extends beyond individual children, affecting societies at large. Explore why addressing violence against children is of paramount importance:
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Human Suffering:
Exposure to violence, stress, exclusion, and crises inflicts immediate and long-term physiological and psychological damage on children. The trauma experienced can hinder their development, impair their ability to form healthy relationships, and limit their future opportunities.
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Economic Costs:
Violence against children has tremendous financial costs, borne by both victims and societies. Research estimates that the economic costs of violence against children can amount to as much as 8% of global GDP. These costs include healthcare expenses, lost productivity, increased social welfare expenditures, and the long-term consequences of violence on individuals and communities.
What to know more?
Read our latest report on “Seeing the Sustainable Development Goals and Voluntary National Reviews through a Child Protection Lens 2022”.
The report reviews the 2022 VNRs to illustrate how addressing drivers can mitigate the impacts of violence against children. These examples are not exhaustive, but they highlight promising practices and aim to encourage others to take action to address similar challenges.