Name: A global initiative to end violence against children
Uploaded: 2019-09-05T19:49:51Z
Duration: 11 min 5 s
Description: Each year, one billion children experience violence at home, at school, online or in their communities, says child safety advocate Howard Taylor. The problem is social, economic, political -- and urgent. In an eye-opening talk, Taylor shows why we have an unprecedented opportunity right now to end violence against children and create a better future for every child.

Each year, one billion children experience violence at home, at school, online or in their communities, says child safety advocate Howard Taylor. The problem is social, economic, political -- and urgent. In an eye-opening talk, Taylor shows why we have an unprecedented opportunity right now to end violence against children and create a better future for every child.

Every year, one billion children experience violence in their homes, schools, communities, or online, amounting to one in two children worldwide. Yet a growing global movement, backed by political will and evidence-based frameworks, is working to end this crisis by 2030. Change is already underway, as countries enact new laws, shift cultural norms, and empower young voices to call for safety and dignity. With coordinated action across sectors, a violence-free childhood could become the new normal.

Ending Violence Against Children Is Possible and Within Reach

A global initiative to end violence against children

global issues

youth