SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2016, para. 76
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In Latin America, the Special Representative joined a session of MERCOSUR devoted to the protection of children from violence and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. Member States welcomed the High Time to End Violence against Children initiative, which is being mainstreamed into the regional strategy of follow-up to the United Nations study recommendations, and reiterated the urgency of investing in the prevention of violence, including by addressing its root causes and overcoming attitudes and behaviour that condone violence against children.
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Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children