Every five minutes a child dies as a result of violence.

Despite the increasing condemnation of violence by the international community and a growing body of legislation, policy and institutions to protect them, violence remains a harsh reality in the daily lives of many children. At its core, violence against children reflects an imbalance and abuse of power between children and the perpetrators that is used to inflict harm. Violence happens everywhere: it crosses continents and cultures, it is in our homes, communities and institutions, and it is often perpetrated with impunity.

Children without parental care are among the most vulnerable and left behind members of society, and they are one of the most likely groups to have been exposed to violence.

Violence against children is one of the main reasons for family separation. Policy and programming must support parents as primary caregivers through the provision of universal and targeted services. Integrated strategies must foster non-violent, positive parenting, reduce vulnerable situations such as poverty through access to appropriate support, and strengthen safe and trauma-informed schools and communities.

Direct Link to Full 44-Page 2017 Publication:

http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/ViolenceAgainstChildren-WEB.pdf

Извор: WUNRN – 23.05.2017