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Special Representative to the Secretary General on Violence Against Children

A new post to combat violence against children has recently (27 November 2007) been decided by the UN General Assembly’s annual resolution on the rights of the child. The Special Representative to the Secretary General on violence against children will have for mandate to enhance the visibility of all forms of violence against children, to advocate for the elimination of this violence and support the implementation of the Violence Study’s recommendations. Other aspects of the mandate include identifying and sharing good practices and enhancing coordination and communication among key actors such as the UN System, Member States, NGOs…

To read more information on the Special Representative:
http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2007/gashc3911.doc.htm

Sources: Human Rights Watch, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.

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