Global Leaders and Advocates Unite to Address Child Violence at UN Event

Queen Mathilde, Prince Harry, and Forest Whitaker join survivors in New York to push for urgent action against child violence.

Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Prince Harry, and Forest Whitaker attended a high-level event in New York to discuss ending violence against children.
The gathering took place on the fringes of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, hosted by WHO Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
Survivors and advocates shared testimonies and called for immediate action ahead of the Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children in Colombia this November.
The World Health Organization reports that over 1 billion children globally experience various forms of violence annually, including corporal punishment, bullying, and sexual abuse.
Evidence-based strategies, such as parenting support and safer internet initiatives, can reduce child violence by up to 50% when implemented effectively.