SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2011, para. 51

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Document type
SRSG report
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Unfortunately, this unique potential is in marked contrast to the daily reality of millions of children. Within and around educational settings, both girls and boys continue to be exposed to violence, including verbal abuse, intimidation, physical aggression and, in some cases, sexual abuse. At times they are also victims of gang violence and assault.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
SRSG: Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Education
  • Violence
Person(s) affected
  • Boys
  • Children
  • Girls
Year
2011
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Other
Paragraph number
51