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Summary: Prof. Pinheiro highlighted the importance and the lessons learned of children’s and adolescent’s participation, during the consultation process that has been held in 9 regions.
The United Nations Secretary General has appointed an Independent Expert, Paulo Sérgio Pinheiro, to lead a global study on Violence against Children. The Study, rooted in children’s human rights to protection from all forms of violence, aims to promote action to prevent and eliminate violence against children at international, regional, national and local levels. The Study is a UN-led collaboration, mandated by the General Assembly, to draw together existing research and relevant information about the forms, causes and impact of violence which affects children and young people (up to the age of 18 years). A major report will be published in 2006 and recommendations presented to the UN General Assembly. During Prof. Pinheiros recent visit in Brussels, he especially highlighted the importance and the lessons learned of children’s and adolescent’s participation, during the consultation process that has been held in 9 regions. The participation has been meaningful and free from tokenism. -"States can not offer excuses for not involving children" – Prof. Pinheiro Save the Children has been involved throughout the studies phases, primarily on ensuring a meaningful participation of children, but also on providing material on 3 topics to the study: - Children in conflict with the law Read the September Newsletter in full.
- Physical and humiliating punishment
- Sexual abuse of girls and boys