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Summary: This report is submitted to the 62nd session of the General Assembly pursuant to Resolution 61/146. It provides information on the dissemination of the United Nations Study on Violence against Children and on progress made in the initial phase of follow-up to the Study. It also sets out the necessary strategy to further promote the implementation of the Study's recommendations.
The UN Study on Violence against Children exposed the horrendous scale and impact of all forms of violence against children, highlighting the universality and magnitude of the problem. It reflected the clear human rights obligations of Member States to prevent and respond to all forms of violence against children. It also emphasised the need for multifaceted and coordinated solutions, bringing together different perspectives and professional expertise and engaging actively with children themselves. Less than one year after the Study’s release, its positive impact is evident in all regions of the world. The Study succeeded in globally raising awareness of a problem frequently hidden and in providing a structured framework for action. It continues to reach audiences among governments and civil society in all regions of the world. Not a single country denied the existence of violence against children within its borders, and in all regions the relevance of the recommendations proposed in the Study were recognised. Information provided for the present report demonstrates that many relevant measures are already being implemented by States, international organisations and civil society entities. But this process is only in its initial stage. Sustainable results in the protection of children from violence are only achievable through strong and comprehensive initiatives and continuous high-level attention to this dramatic reality. Dedicated leadership and coordination are therefore indispensable at all levels, especially in this initial stage of follow-up. The Study has raised the expectations of millions of children in all regions; they want their childhood, free of violence, now. A year is a long time in the life of a child. We cannot keep them waiting. Further information
pdf: http://www.crin.org/docs/Progress_report_07.pdf