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      Amplifying our Voices to Advocate for Change

      TAKING A PUBLIC HEALTH APPROACH

      Together with our members and partners we advocate for change. We're calling for:

      • Funding national action plans that build capacity and take solutions to scale

      No one institution, organization or government can tackle critical issues in isolation; it is only through working in partnership that we can work towards eradicating violence against children. 

      ISPCAN brings together the country, regional and global organizations with the influence, expertise and resources required to transform how child abuse and neglect is prevented worldwide.

      By taking a public stand on key issues, we strive to deliver real change through a broad coalition of dedicated multidisciplinary partners dedicated to the protection of children everywhere.

      Current Advocacy Statements

      We need your help. Stand united as an allegiance of child protection professionals for the wellbeing of every child 

      June 3, 2026

      Over one billion children every year experience violence. It is happening everywhere and remains alarmingly widespread. It harms health, development and strips away dignity. However, we know progress is possible and we have an opportunity to end it.

      Over the last two decades, sustained global leadership has brought together governments, civil society, faith-based actors, the private sector and children themselves. At ISPCAN we know that multisectoral, coordinated action, under committed leadership delivers results.

      To accelerate progress to keep children safe from harm, ISPCAN are calling on Ministries of Health to champion multisectoral action for child protection.

       

      Action Needed:

      Ending violence against children is a key accelerator for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. As UN reforms have the potential to impact violence against children at the global level, strong leadership at national level is critical to ending child abuse and neglect. Ministries of Health have a pivotal role to play in driving a public health approach.

      Join ISPCAN in calling for:

      • Championing a multisectoral approach
      • Treating violence against children as a preventable public health crisis
      • Investing in evidenced based, upstream prevention, rather than downstream crisis response
      • Building coordinated data and response systems that improve health, safety and economic prosperity

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      Guidelines for Public Statements on Behalf of ISPCAN

      What is the topic, event, or current situation that we are addressing?

      • Using a strong, powerful, and direct language to communicate what specifically is taking place
      • Outline the specific impact of the event or situation to tell the reader why they should care.
      • Outline the outcome if action is not taken
      • Communicate the magnitude of the situation – how this further impacts other regions, groups, the rights of others, the UN Conventions on the rights of the Child, etc.

      What is the direct call to action?

      • Communicate a direct call to action so that the statement tells the reader exactly what action we are asking them to take
      • Do we want them to click on a link via ISPCAN website or ask them to sign up to a petition to show their concern on this matter?
      • For key partners are we asking to use their logos on the statement to show their collaboration on the statement?
      • Do we want them to donate money to a specific NGO that is partner of ISPCAN working to improve the situation?
      • Are we asking them to contact their governments, their local policy makers, or key stake holders in the regions to demand action?

      Identify the critical time frame for action using time-sensitive language like the examples below:

      • Time is running out.
      • Children are losing their lives every __ minute, __ hour, ___ Day (give facts).
      • For key partners are we asking to use their logos on the statement to show their collaboration on the statement?
      • We need to act NOW.
      • This situation becomes more critical daily.

      Where are we directing the message?

      • Governments – if so which ones and for what purpose?
      • NGO’s and Civil Societies
      • The media
      • Key Partners and Stakeholders innvolved in this issue and what specific role do involved partners play?
      • Use of their signatures and logo’s
      • To release our statements within their networks
      • To create a joint statement on behalf of both organization (or multiple organizations)

      ISPCAN Members or Partners can request to have ISPCAN support your child protection efforts

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      Reach out to Amanda at advocacy@ispcan.org for questions

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      We review each submission to determine if it meets ISPCAN’s goals and objectives. We will reach out to you if we need additional information.

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