Small Voices, Big Dreams 2019 - ChildFund Alliance

SMALL VOICES,
BIG DREAMS 2019

Nearly 5,500 boys and girls in 15 countries reveal their own perceptions about violence against children.

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SMALL VOICES, BIG DREAMS 2019: VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN, AS EXPLAINED BY CHILDREN

More than one billion children experience violence and exploitation every year. No matter where they live, and no matter who they are, no child is immune to violence. Understanding all dimensions of violence against children is key to eradicating it. And above all, incorporating and responding to children's voices, opinions and expectations is vital to the success of any policy or action aimed at helping children.

Yet, one in two children says that adults do not listen to their opinion on issues that matter to them. It's time to listen!

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SMALL VOICES, BIG DREAMS 2019 IN LESS THAN 3 MINUTES

Children from all over the world are calling on adults to end violence against children: “We need to be listened to; our voices are important.”

Do you know what children think about violence against children?

We asked 5,500 children from 15 countries around the world what they think about violence against children.

Take the quiz and see how your answers match up with what they said.

How many girls and boys think that children are not sufficiently protected from violence?

Less than 15%

25%

More than 40%

Where do children feel the least safe?

On the street and on the internet

At home and at school

At school and on the street

About how many children think that the people who govern are working to protect them?

18%

45%

73%

What is the most important thing children want adults to do end violence against children?

Provide them with shelter, food and water

Love them more and listen to them

Control them more to keep them away from danger

What is the most important thing children think they can do?

Run away or do nothing, to stay safe

Inform a trusted adult who can help

Children can’t do anything, it is not up to them

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You still have a lot to learn about what children think about violence. It is time to listen to what children have to tell us. Taking their voices and opinions into account is vital to putting an end to violence.

You still have a lot to learn about what children think about violence. Understanding all of the dimensions of violence against children is vital to eliminating it.

You still have a lot to learn about what children think about violence. Violence invades almost all areas of the lives of children. Listening to what they have to say is key to eliminating violence.

You share some opinions with children about violence against children. Highlighting and understanding violence in all its forms is the first step to eliminating it.

You know many of children’s perceptions about violence against children. Sharing knowledge and opinions is key to finding sustainable solutions to eliminating it.

You are very aware and know a lot about what children think about violence. Sharing knowledge and opinions is key to finding sustainable solutions to eliminating it.

"Helping is fundamental. If you see that someone is having a hard time because of a situation, help is fundamental"

(Alba, 13 years old, Spain) Small Voices, Big Dreams 2019

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