High-level dialogue urges increased protection for children amid COVID-19
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MANILA, 12 APRIL 2021 – The Government of the Philippines held a high-level dialogue with the United Nations Special Representative on Violence Against Children (VAC), Dr. Najat Maalla. Special Representatives are independent experts appointed by the UN Secretary-General to mobilize action and political support to achieve progress.
Violence Against Children takes many forms. It can be physical, emotional, or sexual. It happens in all countries and any setting – in a child s home, community, school and online. In the Philippines, even before the pandemic, children experienced high prevalence of violence whether at home, in school, workplace, community or during dating, according to the 2015 National Baseline Study on Violence against Children by the Council for the Welfare of Children and UNICEF Philippines.
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