CSO Forum to End Violence Against Children

Congratulations to Sierra Leone for passing such a progressive law!

CSO FORUM te invita al seminario web de Participación de las OSC en la Conferencia Ministerial Mundial para Poner Fin a la Violencia contra los Niños y Niñas donde conocerás con más detalles sobre la próxima Conferencia. Esta es tu oportunidad de aprender cómo puedes involucrarte activamente con los gobiernos y otros actores clave en los procesos de preparación nacional.  Cuándo: 27 de junio de 2024, 10:00: 11:30 AM Bogotá / 11:00 – 12:30 EST/ 17.00 – 18.30pm CEST/Europe  Regístrate con anticipación para esta reunión: https://lnkd.in/dprqgQZU Tras registrarte, recibirás un correo electrónico de confirmación con la información necesaria para unirte. Te esperamos.

Just a quick reminder about our upcoming second webinar—it's almost here! Make sure to mark your calendars and spread the word to anyone who missed our awesome first session. This time around, we're diving into things in Spanish, so calling all our Latin American colleagues—this one's especially for you! Haven't signed up yet? No worries! Here's the link to register: https://lnkd.in/dprqgQZU Oh, and don't forget to check out the attached flyer—I'm counting on you to help us get the word out far and wide. Can't wait to see you there!

Greetings! This is just a friendly reminder about our upcoming webinar, "CSO Engagement in the Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children" It's happening tomorrow Tuesday, 11 June 2024, at 10 AM CET, and we'd love for you to join us. Here's what you can expect: - Discover opportunities for CSOs to get involved in the National Preparatory Sessions. - Hear first-hand experiences from organizations already participating in the National Preparatory Sessions. - Gain insights from event organizers on the current activities and best ways to engage. - Collaborate on actionable steps to prepare for the NPSs together. If you haven't already registered, there's still time! Click here to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/dFdmveqW ! Mark your calendar, set a reminder, and get ready to dive into some insightful discussions! We look forward to seeing you there!

Global Ministerial Updates_Child Participation in the NPS on Ministerial We've got some thrilling updates to announce! Check out the fresh guidance that's just been uploaded on the Global Ministerial website: https://lnkd.in/dSEFis79 

Dear CSOs, The Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children has written this in relation to the preparation of the Special Representative’s annual report to the General Assembly. As this year marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Office of the Special Representative, her annual report to the General Assembly will take stock of progress achieved since that time and the challenges that remain. The report will in particular consider the follow-up to the United Nations study on violence against children (A/61/299) and efforts to tackle violence and its drivers in the context of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The report will also highlight promising practices and evidence regarding effective and cost-effective interventions to prevent violence against children. To inform the preparation of the annual report, the Office of the Special Representative invites civil society partners and children to submit information. For Civil Society partners, please refer to the following questions: ·      Ending all forms of violence against children is an integral part of the international commitments made under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Many actions are already being taken to prevent and respond to achieve this. What are the three most significant barriers to scaling up solutions to address violence against children comprehensively? (max. 200 words) ·      What are the three most important strategic actions that should be taken by Member States, the United Nations and by civil society actors to overcome these barriers? (max. 200 words) ·      Are there multistakeholder initiatives that been successful in measurably reducing violence against children at national level that you feel should be emulated more widely? Please share information on up to three such initiatives. (max. 200 words) Please share any relevant information by completing the form accessible through the following link: https://lnkd.in/d9skn6rr In addition, the Office of the Special Representative would also like to collect children's views and opinions on their recommendations for the world leaders. Please share the following link with children in your communities. The form is available in Arabic, English, French and Spanish, look for the dropdown menu on the top right corner. Access the children's form: https://lnkd.in/dJWyDwrm Both links are open for receiving inputs through 17 June 2024 (US EDT).

ECPAT International has launched its report on the Sexual Exploitation of Children in Humanitarian Contexts. This comprehensive report delves into captivating case studies from Ethiopia, Kenya, and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. We invite you to explore insightful findings and strategic recommendations using this link: https://lnkd.in/dHhhVanW

Take Action Now!

The CSO Forum cordially invites you to an enlightening webinar where you'll discover more about our upcoming Conference. This is your opportunity to learn how you can actively engage with governments and other key stakeholders in the national preparation processes. Don't miss this chance to make a meaningful impact and collaborate with influential voices in the field. Save your spot today and register. When: Jun 11, 2024 10:00 AM Harare, Pretoria Register in advance for this meeting: https://lnkd.in/dSyVHiZb After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

With 1 in 2 children globally experiencing some form of violence each year, the Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence against Children presents an extraordinary opportunity for national and local CSOs to step up and engage with governments and other stakeholders as we prepare for this crucial event. We're absolutely thrilled to unveil this Call to Action, urging CSOs to take the lead by sending letters to relevant ministries, organising meetings with government focal points and other essential stakeholders, and initiating the groundwork for the Ministerial Conference. Let's unite our efforts and seize this golden opportunity to effect real, positive change together!