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The Sustainable Development Goals commit the global community to end all forms of violence against children. Now, past the halfway point to the 2030 deadline, violence remains a reality for half the world’s children. The futures of one billion boys and girls hang in the balance.
There is opportunity, and necessity, to accelerate; to deliver a transformative shift on child protection. The first-ever Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children represented an historic moment; to re-imagine a world where all children are safe in their homes, schools, communities and online and make commitments commensurate with the global child protection challenge.
Convened by the Government of Colombia, with the support of the Government of Sweden, UNICEF, the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children, and the World Health Organization, this Ministerial Conference aimed at driving policy change, marshal resources and demonstrate that violence prevention is possible. Ministerial delegations – along with children, young people, survivor and civil society allies – united behind a shared and bold vision to deliver an end to all forms of violence against children.
Bold new commitments – scaling from existing efforts, including those linked to INSPIRE
Re-imagined Member State-led initiative on child protection (“Pathfinders 2.0”)
First-ever global child/youth-led movement dedicated to child violence prevention
An internationally consulted Political Declaration
A platform for public survivors to share their expertise and experience
Together we can demonstrate that an SDG target of ending violence against children is not only aspirational but attainable.
The solutions exist – now it is time to take them to scale.
Over the course of two full days, the Conference provided a highest-profile platform for showcasing national progress, announcing new commitments and amplifying diverse voices.
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Focus on high-level political ambition and commitment
Thematic sessions to dig deeper on challenges and opportunities for action; Political Declaration on Ending Violence Against Children
Join delegates from around the world to raise ambition for a future without violence against children. Government delegations are invited to register by 31 March 2024
National Preparatory Sessions, held as part of the pre-Conference process, played a vital role in engaging stakeholders and shaping bold country commitments to child protection.
Learn more and access pictures, videos and media coverage from National Preparatory Sessions
We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all those involved in the Ministerial Conference and in the processes leading up to the event.
If you have any concerns about the involvement of children, youth and survivors, or any other safeguarding concern in the context of the Conference, you can report them anonymously through this form.
All submissions will remain strictly confidential, and no personal information will be collected.
Please also see the following safeguarding documents:
This Global Ministerial Conference represents the first time that all governments of the world will convene to commit to prevent violence against children – accelerating action to deliver SDG 16.2
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We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all those involved in the Ministerial Conference and in the processes leading up to the event.
If you have any concerns about the involvement of children, youth and survivors, or any other safeguarding concern in the context of the Conference, you can report them anonymously through this form.
All submissions will remain strictly confidential, and no personal information will be collected.
Please state your concern, and provide as much detail as possible so we can take appropriate action
