HRC58 - NB8 statement - ID with SRSG on Violence Against Children
Human Rights Council 58th session
Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary General on Violence Against Children
Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic States
12 March 2025
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Special Representative for her report and for her unwavering commitment to combat violence against children.
We are deeply concerned about the continuous rise in violence against children globally and remain alarmed by the increase in child trafficking, including trafficking for sexual exploitation, forced labor and criminality.
Every child has the right to be protected from violence, regardless of their circumstances. Millions of children of all ages, genders, nationalities and backgrounds remain vulnerable to trafficking. Armed conflicts, climate change, gender inequality and socioeconomic disparities are additional aggravating factors. These and others, demand scaled up efforts, both nationally and internationally.
Special Representative, traffickers often exploit gaps in legal frameworks and enforcement across borders. To tackle this grave issue, what specific measures should be prioritized by States to strengthen cross-border cooperation and coordination?
