Look un promises combat sexual abuses since 2005
UNICEF has been working to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse and exploitation since 2005, through various initiatives and programs. Here are some examples:
- UNICEF's Child Protection Program: Launched in 2005, this program aims to prevent and respond to child abuse and exploitation, including sexual abuse. The program provides support to children who have been victims of abuse, as well as to their families and communities.
- Child Protection Information Network (CPIN): CPIN is a global network of child protection professionals who share information and best practices to prevent and respond to child abuse and exploitation. UNICEF is a key partner in CPIN.
- UNICEF's Response to Child Sexual Abuse: In 2011, UNICEF launched a comprehensive response to child sexual abuse, which includes providing support to victims, working with governments to strengthen laws and policies, and engaging in public awareness campaigns.
- The Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children: Launched in 2016, this partnership brings together governments, civil society organizations, and the private sector to end violence against children. UNICEF is a key partner in this initiative.
- UNICEF's work with the International Justice Mission (IJM): UNICEF has partnered with IJM, a non-governmental organization that works to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse. Together, they have supported efforts to rescue children from trafficking and exploitation, and to hold perpetrators accountable.
- UNICEF's support for the Blue Heart Campaign: The Blue Heart Campaign is a global initiative to raise awareness about child sexual abuse and exploitation. UNICEF has supported the campaign, which aims to encourage people to take action to prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation.
- UNICEF's work with the European Union: UNICEF has partnered with the European Union to combat child sexual abuse and exploitation. Together, they have supported efforts to strengthen laws and policies, and to provide support to victims.
Some specific examples of UNICEF's work to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse and exploitation include:
- Providing support to children who have been victims of sexual abuse, including counseling, medical care, and legal assistance.
- Working with governments to strengthen laws and policies to prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation.
- Engaging in public awareness campaigns to raise awareness about child sexual abuse and exploitation.
- Supporting efforts to rescue children from trafficking and exploitation, and to hold perpetrators accountable.
- Providing training and capacity-building to child protection professionals, including law enforcement officials, social workers, and healthcare providers.
Overall, UNICEF has been a leading organization in the global effort to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse and exploitation since 2005.