A/67/230 6. In this process, special emphasis was placed on: (a) Widening the human rights foundation of the protection of children from violence; (b) Enhancing awareness and consolidating knowledge for the prevention and elimination of violence against children; (c) Reinforcing regional processes and governance mechanisms to support implementation efforts; (d) Strengthening strategic alliances, within and beyond the United Nations system, to build a world where children enjoy freedom from violence. The active and ethical participation of children in achieving progress on the mandate’s goals has remained a priority, supported through the development of child-friendly resources and the promotion of national, regional and international networks and platforms for information sharing and learning. Box 1 Highlights of the 2009-2012 mandate • Widening the human rights foundation of the protection of children from violence: 21 additional ratifications of the Optional Protocol on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography • Enhancing awareness and consolidating knowledge for the prevention and elimination of violence against children: seven expert consultations, five thematic reports on priority topics, and information and communications materials • Reinforcing regional processes and governance mechanisms to support implementation of the Study recommendations: regional cooperation frameworks to promote national follow-up to the Study in seven regions • Global survey to assess progress in children’s protection from violence: more than 100 Governments contributed information • Strengthening strategic partnerships within and beyond the United Nations system: strong cooperation with United Nations actors; a growing alliance of Governments, civil society organizations, academics and children’s organizations; over 70 field missions to more than 40 countries to support national progress A. Widening the human rights foundation of the protection of children from violence 7. In collaboration with United Nations partners, in May 2010 the Special Representative launched a campaign for the universal ratification of the Optional Protocols to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. During the campaign, the Optional Protocol on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography 4 12-45164