Another Chinese researcher from China Tibetology Research Center has delivered a speech on the protection of children's rights at the UN Human Rights Council.
SUOLANG ZHUOMA, Associate Researcher, Institute of Religious Studies, China Tibetology Research Center "Violence against children is oppressing global human rights issues, endangering children's physical and mental health and overall development. The 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development established a goal 16 yet nearly a decade later, violence, including war, sexual abuse and domestic violence remains wide spread. Urgent and more effective global action is needed. Firstly, countries should actively implement the SDGs, particularly those related to child protection and an increase in investment. Many countries have policies but need more funds for family care, violence prevention and essential services such as housing, education and health care to address the root cause like poverty and to cut down violence. Secondly, achieving SDG 16 requires sustaining it as a systemic challenge. China has built a safety net with reporting and monitoring systems and a monitor sector collaboration for legal, medical and culture support. Finally, leveraging relevant framework, international monitoring and collaborative action must be stressed. Sharing successful experiences can help promote solutions and advance SDG."