
Policy Overview
Protecting children remains a significant challenge for many communities and families across the globe. Millions of children endure circumstances that deny them a true childhood. They are left vulnerable to harm due to poverty, exploitation, discrimination, conflict, or natural disasters. Many faces violence, abuse, and neglect, and some fall victim to human trafficking or are forced into dangerous, degrading work—including sexual exploitation, even in our increasingly digital world. It’s clear that issues of child protection are deeply tied to children’s rights: when children, their families, and communities are empowered to advocate for their rights, child protection is inherently strengthened. For instance, children have the right to education and access to healthcare.