SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2010, para. 20
Paragraphe
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Even in countries where harmful practices persist behind deeply entrenched traditions, the legislative process has provided opportunities to involve community and religious leaders, parliamentarians, professional associations, academic institutions and grass-roots organizations, and engage communities concerned. Bridging international standards, policy action and local values, and motivating change from within, legislation has been supported as the fruit of true conviction, gaining traction as a genuine deterrent with preventive effect.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children