End violence: A new global partnership that is 'in our hands'

In 2015, world leaders made a commitment to end all forms of violence against children by 2030, as part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This moment presents an historic opportunity to unite the world behind a... [ view full abstract ]

In 2015, world leaders made a commitment to end all forms of violence against children by 2030, as part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This moment presents an historic opportunity to unite the world behind a global, national and local movement to protect the world’s most precious asset – its children. The Global Partnership and its associated fund (the “Partnership”) to End Violence Against Children was created to help achieve this ambitious undertaking – in every country, every community and every family.

Agenda 2030 calls for all countries and all stakeholders to come together in a collaborative partnership to deliver sustainable development to all, and especially to the poorest and most vulnerable. The Partnership is all about doing things that will have a meaningful impact.

By bringing together governments, United Nations agencies, international organizations, civil society, including faith groups, the private sector, philanthropic foundations, researchers and academics, and children themselves, the Partnership aims to build on successes achieved to date, lessons learned and the work of other partnerships, to:
 Raise awareness of the importance of delivering SDG16.2 and other targets for ending violence against children.
 Build upon existing efforts to mobilize a powerful movement behind a common strategy for ending violence, strengthening the political will that is needed for delivery of ambitious, evidence-based policies and programmes.
 Work to end violence in countries in all regions and among all income groups, while focusing resources and energy on children whose vulnerability to violence makes them most likely to be left behind by the new sustainable development agenda.
 Draw on the skills and energies of all parts of society.
 Use our success in delivering measurable reductions in violence to further strengthen the case for increased investment in prevention and response to violence.