Violence against children takes many forms – physical, emotional, and sexual – and in many settings like the child’s own home, community, school, and online. In the Philippines, even before the pandemic, children experienced high prevalence of violence whether at home, in school, workplace, communit
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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Boys, too, are victims of sexual violence
Campaign poster of the Blue Umbrella DayGender stereotypes and misconceptions held out for boys make them more vulnerable to abuse “which results to them far less likely than girls to report abuse or ask for help and support when abused.”
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MANILA An advocacy group on the prevention of child sexual abuse pointed out that sexual violence occurs more often on boys than girls.
Gender stereotypes and misconceptions held out for boys make them more vulnerable to abuse “which results to them far less likely than girls to report abuse or ask for help and support when abused,” the Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse (CPTCSA) said.