Ministerial Conference Commitments to End violence against Children

The Sustainable Development Goals commit the global community to end all forms of violence against children. Yet, we are halfway past the 2030 deadline and violence remains a reality for half the world’s children.

The 2024 Global Ministerial Conference to End Violence Against Children was a turning point in the global fight to protect children. Governments, agencies, youth, survivors, and allies united to spark a powerful movement and unprecedented commitment to end violence.

The Second Global Ministerial Conference to End Violence Against Children will be hosted by the Government of the Philippines, in partnership with WHO and UNICEF, in November 2026.  

Download the Conference Overview to learn more about the guiding principles, objectives, programme highlights, and preparations for the Second Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children.

A pivotal moment for child​

protection

In November 2024, over 100 governments pledged concrete action for child protection at the first Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children.

The Conference was a milestone in shaping a collective framework to end violence against children – a historical moment that recognized the global scale of the issue, the urgent need to invest in child protection and wellbeing, and the power of evidence-based, high-impact solutions. These include parenting and caregiver support, safe and nurturing schools, and strong response and support services.

translating pledges into​

Action

Will require a coordinated approach.​

Read more about the proposed way forward to ensure action, accountability and advocacy for the implementation of the pledges, as well as mobilization towards the Second Ministerial Conference, to achieve a transformative global shift in ending violence against children.

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PLEDGE PROGRESS REPORT 2025

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    Before you begin, a few instructions:
    • Each entry should correspond to an individual pledge (note: if your government made multiple pledges, an entry should be submitted for each pledge)
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    Country* Pledge topic* Description*
    From my government’s perspective the pledge made at the 2024 Ministerial Conference to end violence against children is:
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    Progress in pledge implementation** Summary of progress on pledge implementation since November 2024** Beneficiaries (number of children and adolescents impacted by pledge)
    Total expected Total reached to date Investment
    Estimated costs of the pledge (in USD) Funds allocated to this pledge (in USD)

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