UNICEF launches Global Status Report on Preventing Violence Against Children 2020

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), along with World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the End Violence Partnership, launched the 'Global Report on Preventing Violence Against Children 2020'.

According to the report, half of the world's children, or approximately 1 billion children are affected by physical, sexual and psychological violence each year. This is a result of countries failing to adhere to established strategies to protect children, leading to injuries, disabilities and even death.