SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2012, para. 95
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Lethal violence and lack of security also compromise human development, being associated with higher levels of poverty and hunger, lower primary education enrolment and higher infant mortality rates. This pattern compromises the safeguard of children's safety and well-being, contributes to increased levels of domestic violence, and may disrupt access to health services, education and social support, deepening children's vulnerability and deprivation.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children