SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2012, para. 105
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Violence knows no geographic, social or cultural borders; it is widespread and occurs in all contexts, including where children are expected to enjoy special protection. To gain deeper understanding of the root causes and risk factors of this phenomenon, and identify positive experiences and strategic recommendations to assist governments in their national implementation efforts, the Special Representative will pursue her series of thematic expert consultations on priority topics. These include the prevention of violence against children within the juvenile justice system, and data and research on violence against children.
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Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children