Reflections: Day 2 of the 1st Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children
The 1st Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children, held in Bogotá on November 7-8, marked a significant milestone in the global fight against child violence. With over 1,400 participants from governments, civil society and the private sector, the Conference brought together a diverse array of stakeholders committed to safeguarding the rights and well-being […]
Reflections: Day 1 of the 1st Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children
A Spotlight on Child Helplines
Yesterday marked the opening of the 1st Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children, a historic gathering of government officials, policy experts, activists and organizations committed to ending violence against children. Hosted in a spirit of collaboration, the conference set an ambitious tone – building a world where no child faces violence and where […]
1st Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children
Bogotá, Colombia – 7-8 November 2024
The first-ever Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children officially opens today in Bogotá, Colombia. The event is hosted by the Governments of Colombia and Sweden, in partnership with UNICEF, the World Health Organization and the UN Special Representative of the Secretary General on Ending Violence Against Children. It represents a truly historic moment: one […]
Ending Violence Against Children: Positioning Child Helplines at the Heart of Response, Referral, Protection and Prevention
As we approach the Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children in Bogotá, Colombia, we are reminded that violence against children is not just a problem in some corners of the world—it’s a universal crisis. Violence impacts children across geographies, cultures, and socio-economic contexts. It threatens their health, disrupts their education, and shatters their […]