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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2010, para. 89 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | This initial report of the Special Representative reaffirms the human rights foundation of her mandate and the significant developments in public health and child protection which will support its implementation. The report sets out the strategic direction that the Special Representative proposes to pursue during her mandate. This approach was informed by a wide range of meetings and consultations with key stakeholders at the global, regional and national levels that the Special Representative has held over the months since she took up her position. These include Governments and intergovernmental organizations; United Nations partners, including the Special Representative on children and armed conflict; United Nations agencies, in particular the core members of the Inter-Agency Working Group on Violence against Children; human rights bodies and mechanisms; civil society organizations; and children and young people. | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2010, para. 28 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | The development of the United Nations study generated solid and strategic alliances, within and beyond the United Nations system. To advance the implementation of the recommendations of the study, strengthened partnerships are crucial. The Special Representative will therefore promote enhanced collaboration with key partners, including the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict; United Nations funds, programmes and specialized agencies; human rights treaty bodies and mechanisms; national governments, regional organizations, parliamentarians, national independent institutions on children's rights; and civil society, including children and young people. | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2013, para. 41a | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | [The meeting included the participation of a cross-regional group of experts, including young people, and highlighted the urgency of:] Promoting strong political engagement to prevent and reduce violence in the life of young children, supported by a national strategy and by well-coordinated public policies across governmental departments and between central and decentralized authorities. With this aim, countries should designate a high-level government institution responsible for the prevention of and response to violence against children, well-versed in the issues affecting the youngest children and with the capacity to involve multiple sectors, such as education, health, social services and justice; as well as for securing adequate funding and effective monitoring and evaluation to assess results and impact; | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2013, para. 65 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | In order to build on the growing body of knowledge and experience, and to accelerate progress in ensuring children's online protection from violence, over the next several months, the Special Representative will organize with strategic partners a consultation on information and communications technology and children's protection from violence. The consultation will provide a strategic platform for learning from and building upon initiatives undertaken by national Governments, United Nations organizations, international and regional organizations, academia, independent children's rights institutions, the private sector and civil society organizations, including children and young people. | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2013, para. 49 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | In the context of the criminal justice system, child-sensitive restorative justice may involve bringing together the victim, the offender, his or her parents or guardians, child protection and justice actors, and the community, in a safe and structured environment. Through a non-adversarial and voluntary process, based on dialogue, negotiation and problem-solving, restorative justice aims to rehabilitate and reintegrate the young offender, through helping to reconnect him or her with the community, and ensuring that the offender understands the harm caused to the victim and the community and acknowledges accountability for criminal behaviour and reparation of its consequences. | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2017, para. 100 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | The mandate of the Special Representative also honours the best of humankind; this comes, not surprisingly, from children themselves. Time and time again, the Special Representative has met children who have emerged from the most terrible nightmares and who yet remain resilient, confident, generous and eager to show the way ahead. In all regions of the world, young advocates join hands with national authorities, civil society and many other allies in raising awareness about the detrimental impact of violence, empowering young people to be the first line of protection from abuse and exploitation, and inspiring many others to build a world where children can grow up respected, nurtured and supported to achieve their ambitions and dreams. Even in the most desperate of situations, children demonstrate hope for a better world and determination to achieve lasting change. This is much more than positive thinking; this is about achieving positive change. | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2010, para. 16 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | In many countries significant efforts are being deployed to move in this direction. In some cases, the development of a national strategy on violence has been promoted through a wide participatory process in which governmental departments, civil society organizations, academics and young people have taken part. In a number of other cases, States have set in place national plans of action and high-level coordinating bodies to oversee implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, a core component of which is violence against children. | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2012, para. 75 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | In early December, representatives from Central American countries, Mexico and Cuba met in a regional consultation in Santo Domingo. The meeting was hosted by the Government of the Dominican Republic in cooperation with the Office of the Special Representative and the Latin American Chapter of the Global Movement for Children. It included the participation of national institutions and authorities on children and adolescents, international and regional human rights bodies, United Nations agencies, civil society organizations, the media, and young representatives. | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2014, para. 67 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Victim-offender mediation is a model often applied in cases involving minor offences committed by children, although it is also used for more serious offences. This model is most commonly used as an alternative referral by the court after the offender has made a formal admission of guilt.The process promotes dialogue in a safe and structured setting, which allows the young offender to learn about the impact of his or her offence while helping the victim and offender to develop a mutually acceptable plan to address the harm that has been caused. | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2014, para. 96 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Young victims are often the target of these practices. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, between 2011 and 2012 there was a 70 per cent increase in child sexual abuse material focused on girls under the age of 10 years, and abuse material involving toddlers or babies is not uncommon. Once online, child abuse images can circulate indefinitely, alongside the risk of perpetuating victims' harm. The circulation of such images contributes to the hypersexualization of children and in turn fuels the demand for sexual abuse material. | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2014, para. 99 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Self-exposure. Sending explicit self-generated text or images by mobile phone or instant messenger, known as "sexting", is becoming widespread. As a result of peer pressure or as part of online interaction, there is a real risk of such material falling into the wrong hands and used to harass young people, or blackmailing them into engaging in further risky behaviour. According to the Internet Watch Foundation, up to 88 per cent of self-generated sexually explicit content online has been taken from its original location and uploaded elsewhere on the Internet. | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2014, para. 107 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | As young people stressed during the 2013 Global Youth Summit promoted by the International Telecommunication Union, more than simply trying to avoid online threats, it is important to develop children's capacities as digital citizens; and promote solid values and life skills, including a strong sense of responsibility, respect and concern for others. Rather than curtailing children's natural curiosity and sense of innovation for fear of encountering risks online, it is critical to tap into children's resourcefulness and enhance their resilience while exploring the potential of the Internet. | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2014, para. 56 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Thirdly, it is imperative to include in this process those who are most affected. Children and young people need to be provided with genuine opportunities and platforms to influence the road ahead - not simply on accidental occasions, but as true partners and agents of change. Recognizing the value of their contribution, the Special Representative joined civil society partners in the development of a report which captures the concerns and recommendations conveyed by child participants in the post-2015 sustainable development process. | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2011, para. 109 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Child participation continues to be a core dimension of the Special Representative's mandate. Regular meetings have been held with children and young people, including within the framework of regional initiatives and field missions. | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2010, para. 48 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | As noted in the sections above, during the initial period of her mandate, the Special Representative has reached out to children and young people in a number of meetings and discussions held at global, regional and national levels. Across the regions, children express strong concern at the incidence of violence; they inspire a deep sense of urgency, and their views and recommendations help to refine the effectiveness of actions taken, including by helping to improve understanding of the hidden face of violence, raise awareness and promote advocacy on positive initiatives, and support the development of child-sensitive policies and mechanisms. | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2010, para. 68 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | As a cross-cutting issue, working to eliminate violence against children opens up avenues for developing partnerships across mandates, including child-related mandates, in particular with the Special Rapporteur on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography, with whom collaboration has been steadily strengthened and, as mentioned above (see para. 50), a joint report is being developed on child-sensitive counselling, complaint and reporting mechanisms. Cooperation is also valuable with violence-related mandates, including violence against women and torture; with economic, social and cultural rights-related mandates to help address the root causes of violence; as well as with mandates on the rights to education, freedom of opinion and expression to enhance violence prevention, consolidate a culture of respect for children's rights and empower children and young people. | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2010, para. 69 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | The United Nations study was developed with strong support from civil society organizations and from children and young people, and they remain active partners in the process of implementation of the study's recommendations. | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2011, para. 75 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | The West Africa Youth Forum on Violence against Children illustrates the above point well. The Forum held an important meeting in Accra, in September 2010, in which the Special Representative participated. Attended by young people from countries across the region, it provided an excellent platform for sharing experiences, reflecting on critical factors hampering progress and reaffirming a shared commitment to promote change and enhanced collaboration in the prevention and elimination of violence. Discussions with children yielded first-hand accounts of their experience and perspectives on violence, as well as information on significant initiatives conducted in the region and on opportunities for enhancing child participation in the follow-up to the United Nations study. | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2013, para. 97 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | In response to a call made by the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues for consolidation of knowledge on violence against indigenous children, the Special Representative joined hands with UNICEF, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the International Labour Organization in the development of the study entitled "Breaking the silence on violence against indigenous girls, adolescents and young women: a call to action based on an overview of existing evidence from Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America" (May 2013). | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2013, para. 85 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | The survey yielded important information about national and regional initiatives supporting meaningful participation of children in processes and initiatives. In some cases, these have led to the adoption of significant children's declarations in the framework of regional consultations on violence against children. A number of countries promoted the establishment of children and youth councils and parliaments and introduced policy and legal provisions on children's participation, while supporting the involvement of children in the design and implementation of laws and policies through consultations, seminars and workshops. | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2015, para. 106 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Capitalizing on implementation of the recommendations of the United Nations Study on Violence Against Children, the children's digital agenda should be integrated as a core component of any national comprehensive policy framework to prevent and address all forms of violence against children. The agenda needs to be well-coordinated, adequately funded and include clear time-bound goals and a transparent process to monitor and evaluate progress. The agenda should be promoted with the involvement of all stakeholders, and informed by the views and experiences of children and young people online, including those exposed to abuse. In a number of countries, such as Costa Rica (see box below), child safety online has become a priority in the policy agenda. | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2015, para. 79 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Research on gangs in Honduras has shed some light on factors that lead adolescents to join or leave a gang. Joining a gang is more likely for a young person whose parents are absent for economic reasons, including as a result of migration, and for whom no other authority figure has stepped in. In one group studied, gang members who had lost their parents saw the gang as a replacement family. In another group, gang members were far more driven by financial reasons, regarding the leader as the boss of the business. Overall, the most common reasons for leaving the gang were the birth of a first child, concern about damage being caused to family members, the opportunity to move to a different neighbourhood, commitment to the community and having a spiritual experience. | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2015, para. 4 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Those are promising developments, yet progress remains slow and uneven and the urgency of protecting children from violence has not diminished. As highlighted by recent United Nations reports, every year almost 1 billion children between the ages of 2 and 14 are subject to physical punishment by their caregivers; 84 million girls are victims of emotional, physical or sexual violence at the hands of their husbands or partners; child trafficking continues to increase, in some regions reaching more than 60 per cent of identified victims; and 8 per cent of global homicides affect children under the age of 15, while more than 50 per cent affect young people below the age of 30. | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2016, para. 78 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Certain groups disproportionally exposed to the risk of cyberbullying, for example children with disabilities or special educational needs, are significantly more likely to be bullied than others. Young people with disabilities have indicated that they can be actively discouraged from using the Internet because adults are afraid that they may be bullied or because of concerns about Internet safety. However, those who have participated in consultations on cyberbullying have highlighted the many positive aspects of using the Internet. ICTs and the Internet can help children overcome many of the challenges they may face, including by decreasing social isolation through online participation and the use of social networks. Some children with disabilities expressed the view that using the Internet was liberating and empowering, as it provided a means of dealing with some of their struggles. The Internet allowed them to connect with other people with similar experiences; get support for problems such as bullying from message boards, forums and videos; and build social connections, particularly when they were experiencing social difficulties or isolation. | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2016, para. 71 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | The First African Girls' Summit on Ending Child Marriage in Africa was held in Lusaka in November 2015. Hosted by the African Union and the Government of Zambia, the Summit gathered Heads of State and Government, ministers responsible for gender and children, United Nations entities, development partners, civil society organizations and religious and traditional leaders, as well as young people who have experienced child marriage. The participants took stock of the progress made to end child marriage across the continent, shared evidence and good practices and renewed their commitment to bringing an end to this and other harmful practices in Africa. | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2011, para. 74 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | The strong commitment of and crucial role played by young people have been instrumental in reducing the invisibility of violence, mobilizing public attention and generating action and debate. Their voices and influence have been further consolidated through the development of national and regional networks of child-led organizations involved in advocacy for children's protection from violence. As noted elsewhere in the present report, child-led initiatives and networks are also often represented in regional governance structures established for the study follow-up. | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2015, para. 84 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | That approach has led to the increasing severity of criminal penalties, the lowering of the minimum age of criminal responsibility and criminalization of the lower levels of illegal organizations, where the involvement of marginalized children and teenagers is concentrated. Young offenders tend to be incarcerated in overcrowded detention centres, at times together with adults, risking engagement with criminal gangs which control their communities beyond the prison walls. Rather than enhancing prevention, this leads to greater violence. | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2015, para. 99 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | The promotion of social inclusion, empathy and anger management, mediation and peaceful conflict resolution at school and in the community helps to build spaces of coexistence and dialogue, to address grief and to overcome differences, tensions and the stigmatization of children at risk. Age-, gender- and culturally sensitive initiatives provide opportunities to invest in young people's potential and self-esteem, to express diversity and gain leadership skills through sports and art and to offer a better chance in education and a different path in life. | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2013, para. 61 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Public fear of gang violence and youth crime has generated social pressure for the criminalization of children and adolescents, lower minimum ages of criminal responsibility and longer sentences of imprisonment. This has been accompanied by media stigmatization of children from disadvantaged groups and a culture of tolerance of violence against them. In this process, poor rule of law and weak law enforcement performance, together with public fear of retaliation, lead to sporadic convictions and a deep sense of impunity. | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2010, para. 41 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | As a cross-cutting issue, working to eliminate violence against children opens up avenues for developing partnerships across mandates - including child-related mandates - through cooperation with the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children, the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery and, in particular, the Special Rapporteur on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography, with whom regular meetings have been held to exchange information and strengthen collaboration. Similarly, cooperation will be valuable with violence-related mandates, including on violence against women and torture; with economic, social and cultural rights-related mandates, to help address the root causes of violence; as well as with others, such as those mandates on the rights to education, freedom of opinion and expression that can help to empower children and young people, enhance prevention efforts and consolidate a culture of respect for children's rights in society. These are important partnerships that the Special Representative will continue to promote. | Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children | SRSG report |
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