Child Protection UNICEF (Part 1)

Child Protection from Violence, Exploitation and Child Abuse

UNICEF Child Protection Official Note

Protecting children from violence, exploitation and abuse is an integral component of protecting their rights to survival, growth and development. An estimated 300 million children worldwide are subjected to violence, exploitation and abuse including the worst forms of child labor in communities, schools and institutions; during armed conflict; and to harmful practices such as female genital mutilation/cutting and child marriage.