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Surge in violence against children must be addressed with a rights-based approach
Surge in violence against children must be addressed with a rights-based approach
The COVID-19 pandemic’s devastating effect on an entire generation is examined in a new report on increased violence and abuse against children in the last year.
29 March 2021
When sport becomes a dangerous playing field for children
When sport becomes a dangerous playing field for children
A report by the Special Rapporteur on the sale and exploitation of children looks at child rights violations in the world of sport.
22 November 2019
New digital technologies produce unprecedented levels of child abuse material online
New digital technologies produce unprecedented levels of child abuse material online
As communication technology evolves at a rapid pace, the technology itself has created a rise in demand for child pornography and an alarming growth of new forms of child sexual exploitation.
18 March 2016
Ending child marriage: affected girls speak for themselves
Ending child marriage: affected girls speak for themselves
“Child marriage started before me and will end with me,” said one of the participants during a safe space discussion for former child brides held at the First African Girls Summit to End Child Marriage, in Lusaka, Zambia.
4 December 2015
Mega-sporting events must not undermine human rights
Mega-sporting events must not undermine human rights
The need to avoid adverse human rights impacts of mega sporting was the focus of a panel discussion during the fourth UN Forum on Business and Human Rights in Geneva.
26 November 2015
Girls’ education key to eliminating discrimination
Girls’ education key to eliminating discrimination
To achieve the fundamental principle of equality between men and women, we need to dismantle outmoded and harmful stereotypes that prevent women and girls from reaching their full potential, said Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Zeid made his comment during a panel discussion on girls’ education, which took place during the 29th session of the Human Rights Council.
22 June 2015
UN rights chief urges inquiry into violations by international forces in Central African Republic
UN rights chief urges inquiry into violations by international forces in Central African Republic
The UN rights chief has urged several States to intensify their efforts to investigate allegations that soldiers in their forces sent to the Central African Republic may have committed very serious violations.
1 June 2015
Children living on the street to receive special focus
Children living on the street to receive special focus
The Committee on the Rights of the Child is developing a General Comment on Children in Street Situations. The Comment, which is a comprehensive review of how the Convention on the Rights of the Child can be applied to children living on the street, was prompted by a recommendation of a report by the UN Human Rights Office and the Consortium for Street Children.
10 April 2015
Child domestic servitude: This is Johanne’s story
Child domestic servitude: This is Johanne’s story
When she was nine years old Johanne became a child domestic slave. Forbidden to go to school, instead she was abused and spent her days cooking, cleaning and carrying water in 20 litre buckets, from the communal well, up the hill to her house.
26 December 2014
The slaves of today: UN action to provide redress and rehabilitation
The slaves of today: UN action to provide redress and rehabilitation
The UN Slavery Fund providing direct assistance to victims of contemporary forms of slavery appeals for additional donations to undertake its work.
30 October 2014
Combating child sex tourism
Combating child sex tourism
By 2030 the number of international tourists will reach an estimated 1.8 billion. Tourism, however, has a dark side and can be a potential vehicle for child abuse. Child sex tourism (CST) is a growing trend affecting millions of children around the globe.
10 April 2013
Taking complaints from children into the international arena
Taking complaints from children into the international arena
UN Human Rights chief, Navi Pillay welcomes the vote by the UN General Assembly which gives children the opportunity to challenge violations of their rights at an international level.
3 January 2012
For children on the streets there are no soft pillows
For children on the streets there are no soft pillows
The UN Human Rights office convenes experts from many countries in the search for the most effective ways to help children living on the streets whose voices are seldom heard and whose rights are regularly abused with impunity.
17 November 2011
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