NEW YORK, 4 September 2014 – The largest-ever compilation of data on violence against children shows the staggering extent of physical, sexual and emotional abuse -- and reveals the attitudes that perpetuate and justify violence, keeping it 'hidden in plain sight' in every country and community in the world.
NEW YORK, BANGKOK, 4 September 2014 – UNICEF today released the largest-ever compilation of data on violence against children shows the staggering extent of physical, sexual and emotional abuse – and reveals the attitudes that perpetuate and justify violence, keeping it 'hidden in plain sight' in every country and community in the world.
UNICEF launched the report "Hidden in Plain Sight", the largest-ever compilation of data on violence against children which shows the staggering extent of physical, sexual and emotional abuse to which children are exposed.
A 2012 study that examined 40 years of data on violence against women in 70 countries found that the mobilisation of strong, autonomous feminist groups was the key factor in driving policy change, eclipsing other considerations such as the number of women in parliament, national economic conditions or the political leanings of the government.
The capture of data on violence against women in West Papua is inadequate.
The paucity of data on violence in schools means it is impossible to analyse links between violence and social causes.
In 2012, a review of data on violence against women from 70 countries, over 40 years, concluded that feminist movements were the critical factor when it came to improving policy and practice on gender-based violence.
The SRSG identified research and the collection of data on violence against children as a key priority for her mandate.
In almost all countries with existing data, acceptance of violence against women had decreased over time.
The Study recommends that governments establish a national strategy to prevent and combat violence, appoint a high-ranking minister to be responsible for coordinating and improving data collection of violence against children.
