Violence against children is a global problem, but one that often stays hidden by children who do not speak of in fear of the repercussions it might have on themselves or their families and friends.

Violence against children is defined as any form of violence, whether physical, mental and sexual, abandonment or negligence, ill-treatment or exploitation that puts their lives in danger or negatively impacts their lives, physical or psychological health dignity, or development.

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Kpélou, a student from Sotouboua in Togo

Kpélou, a student from Sotouboua in Togo

For me, violence is a part of life. It is permanent, because my parents live by the belief that "Without the cane, children will never grow up".

Togo
Language : English
Média : Text
N’Talé, a female student from Sotouboua in Togo

N’Talé, a female student from Sotouboua in Togo

I am not directly affected by violence against children because I am not a victim of it.

Togo
Language : English
Média : Text
Senou, a male student from Azové in Benin

Senou, a male student from Azové in Benin

The most common form of violence in our village is violence in the workplace (for training and apprenticeships).

Benin
Language : English
Média : Text
Pitekelabo, a female student from Sotouboua in Togo

Pitekelabo, a female student from Sotouboua in Togo

I see violence as something harmful in my life. I’m a victim of violence inflicted by my parents at home and by my teachers at school.

Togo
Language : English
Média : Text
‘Media and Publications’, a children’s group, from Aplahoué, Benin.

‘Media and Publications’, a children’s group, from Aplahoué, Benin.

Our media and publishing club is made up of members of the Children’s Village Committee for Development put in place in every village of the Couffo department.

Benin
Language : English
Média : Text
Child rights club member denounces sexual violence against children with Plan at Geneva conference

Child rights club member denounces sexual violence against children with Plan at Geneva conference

Abigail, aged 16, has spoken out against violence against children at the Human Rights Council’s Annual Day of the Rights of the Child (ROC) in Geneva, which this year focused on sexual violence against children.

Language : English
Média : Text
Houedou, a female student from Kokohoue in Benin

Houedou, a female student from Kokohoue in Benin

Parents who refuse to send their young girls to school

Langue : French
Média : Text
Violence domestique

Violence domestique

A cartoon by Ton Akpa

Benin
Langue : French
Média : Cartoon
Abus sexuel

Abus sexuel

A cartoon by Ton Akpa

Benin
Langue : French
Média : Cartoon
Légitime défense...

Légitime défense...

A cartoon by Lenfan Claudio

Benin
Langue : French
Média : Cartoon
Travail des enfants

Travail des enfants

A cartoon by Ton Akpa

Benin
Langue : French
Média : Cartoon
Pédagogie martiale ...

Pédagogie martiale ...

A cartoon by Lenfan Claudio

Benin
Langue : French
Média : Cartoon
SOS apprenant en danger

SOS apprenant en danger

A cartoon by Lenfan Claudio

Benin
Langue : French
Média : Cartoon
Châtiment corporel

Châtiment corporel

A cartoon by Ton Akpa

Benin
Langue : French
Média : Cartoon
Ibrahima

Ibrahima

A drawing by Ibrahima on education.

Média : Cartoon
Freedom and slavery seen by Mariétou

Freedom and slavery seen by Mariétou

Marietou, a young girl who goes to school on Gorée Island (Senegal), expresses her ideas on freedom and the importance of going to school

Senegal
Langue : French
Média : Video
Durée : 02mn 24
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