A/72/275 them first. A society that fails to do so risks arriving last in the quest for sustainable peace, justice and progress. 113. It is high time to close the gap between international standards, political commitments and action. It is high time to promote a culture of respect for children’s rights and of zero tolerance for violence. 114. In the countdown to 2030, everybody counts and everybody is needed, and children want to see positive change in every nation. 115. In the journey to end violence against children, the Special Representative remains deeply committed to mobilizing people from all walks of life. Visionary leaders, child rights defenders, scholars and artists, opinion -makers and young people themselves can be agents of change and inspire others to consolidate circles of non-violence around children’s lives. 116. Joining hands together, the sum of all forces will be zero: zero violence. Zero will become humankind’s favourite number! 18/18 17-13267