United Nations SRSG on Violence against Children
@UN_EndViolence
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@UN Special Representative - Independent global advocate for the elimination of all forms of violence against children.
New York
Joined May 2011
“Child poverty means not having resources for either home or school, and classmates make fun of them.” Girl, 0-11 years Learn more: https://t.co/jWgVXg6pPX
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Less than five years remain to keep the promise of the Sustainable Development Goals to end poverty, hunger, and violence by 2030. Learn more: https://t.co/jWgVXg6XFv
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“Child poverty means children growing up without the comfort and security every child deserves.” Girl, 12-14 years Learn more: https://t.co/jWgVXg6pPX
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Poverty and social exclusion are key drivers of many forms of violence against children. Learn more: https://t.co/jWgVXg6pPX
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Child-sensitive social protection is essential for eradicating poverty. Learn more: https://t.co/jWgVXg6pPX
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Economic hardship pushes children into child labour, trafficking, sexual exploitation, and child marriage. Poverty also raises the risks of domestic violence and makes children vulnerable to bullying and discrimination. Child-sensitive social protection, reaching every child and
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Worldwide, only 23.9 per cent of children are covered by social protection, meaning 1.8 billion are not. Poverty has enormous human and economic costs that last across generations, undermining social cohesion and trust in institutions. Learn more: https://t.co/jWgVXg6pPX
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Violence against children has reached unprecedented levels. Yet an extraordinary movement of States and global champions determined to make child protection a political priority has emerged. Watch us live @UNWebTV: https://t.co/ROJyXRX54S
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51-year-old Jason Riley actually had the audacity to ask his ex-wife to be a surrogate for him and his new 24-year-old flame. Nine months later, when he got to see the baby, he realized he had made a terrible mistake when he decided to trust his ex-wife. Click to read more👇
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“Child poverty means the broken soul of a child, physically, mentally, emotionally, and nutritionally.” Boy, 0-11 years Learn more: https://t.co/jWgVXg6XFv
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Progress in tackling poverty worldwide has stalled. Learn more: https://t.co/jWgVXg6pPX
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“Child poverty is an obstacle for young people to fulfill their dreams.” Boy, 15-17 years Learn more: https://t.co/jWgVXg6pPX
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Children living in poverty are deprived not only of their basic needs but also of dignity and opportunity. Learn more: https://t.co/jWgVXg6XFv
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“Child poverty means a lack of teachers in schools.” Girl, 12-14 years Learn more: https://t.co/jWgVXg6pPX
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Poverty is a violation of children’s rights. Learn more: https://t.co/jWgVXg6XFv
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For #children, the announcement of a ceasefire and humanitarian access in #Gaza is a long-awaited and hopeful development. Only a permanent ceasefire can end the bloodshed and secure the steps towards #peace – the best way to protect children.
I welcome the announcement of an agreement to secure a ceasefire & hostage release in Gaza, based on the proposal put forward by @POTUS. I commend the diplomatic efforts of the United States, Qatar, Egypt & Türkiye in brokering this desperately needed breakthrough. I urge all
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“Child poverty means not having the resources to follow one’s dreams.” Learn more: https://t.co/jWgVXg6XFv
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Alarming levels of poverty are driving violence against children worldwide. Learn more: https://t.co/jWgVXg6XFv
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“Child poverty means that a child does not have the basic necessary conditions to grow.” Learn more: https://t.co/jWgVXg6XFv
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End Child Poverty now! 1 billion Children Can’t Wait. Learn more: https://t.co/jWgVXg6XFv
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