A/67/230 I. Mandate and strategic priorities 1. The mandate of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children was established by the General Assembly in resolution 62/141, initiated in September 2009 1 and framed by the United Nations Study on Violence against Children (the “Study”) (A/61/299) and its strategic recommendations. 2. The Special Representative is a high-profile, global independent advocate for the prevention and elimination of all forms of violence against children, acting as a bridge builder and a catalyst for action across sectors and settings where violence against children may occur. She promotes the protection of children from violence as a human rights imperative, making use of mutually supportive strategies, including advocacy; the promotion of international, regional and national consultations to advance progress, identify good practices and promote crossfertilization of experience; the hosting of expert consultations; the development of thematic studies and information materials; and the organization of field missions. 3. The overall thrust of the Special Representative’s mandate is to accelerate progress in the implementation of the Study recommendations, with a particular emphasis on those with a time-bound target, namely: (a) The development in each State of a national comprehensive strategy to prevent and respond to all forms of violence; (b) The introduction of an explicit legal ban on all forms of violence against children, in all settings; (c) The consolidation of a national data system and research agenda on violence against children. In previous reports (A/66/227 and A/HRC/19/64), the Special Representative reported more fully on these priority recommendations, which are further addressed in chapter III of the Global Progress Survey on Violence against Children. 4. To strengthen her advocacy and communication outreach, the Special Representative established a website on children’s protection from violence. 2 In addition to being a repository of information, the website provides a platform for networking among key partners, as well as social media tools and a Children’s Corner with child-friendly materials. II. Consolidating progress in the implementation of the recommendations of the United Nations Study on Violence against Children 5. The present report reviews key developments and initiatives promoted by the Special Representative during the past year at the global, regional and national levels. In addition, at the end of the three-year mandate established by the General Assembly in resolution 62/141, the report provides an overview of progress promoted and results achieved to ensure the protection of children from violence. __________________ 1 2 12-45164 The Special Representative assumed her position on 1 September 2009. A fuller explanation of her appointment and mandate can be found in document A/HRC/13/46. http://srsg.violenceagainstchildren.org. 3