UK Scales Up Support to End Violence Against Children During UK Minister’s First Visit to Colombia
London, 7 November 2024 — The UK government has announced a significant increase in its support to end violence against children in Colombia. The announcement was made during the first visit to the country by UK Minister for Children and Families, Vicky Ford.
The UK will provide £10 million over the next three years to support the Colombian government’s efforts to prevent and respond to violence against children. The funding will be used to:
- Strengthen the government’s child protection system
- Support civil society organizations working to end violence against children
- Provide training to professionals working with children
- Raise awareness of the issue of violence against children
Minister Ford said: “Every child has the right to live free from violence. We are committed to working with the Colombian government and civil society organizations to end violence against children in all its forms.”
The UK’s support to end violence against children in Colombia is part of the UK’s wider commitment to improving the lives of children around the world. The UK is a leading donor to the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children, and has supported a number of initiatives to prevent and respond to violence against children in countries such as Brazil, South Africa, and India.
The UK’s support to Colombia is a welcome step forward in the fight to end violence against children. The funding will help to strengthen the government’s child protection system, support civil society organizations, and raise awareness of the issue. This will help to create a safer environment for children in Colombia, and give them the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Additional Information
- Violence against children is a serious problem in Colombia. According to the Colombian government, there were over 50,000 cases of violence against children reported in 2022.
- The most common forms of violence against children in Colombia are physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect.
- Violence against children can have a devastating impact on their physical, mental, and emotional health. It can also lead to social problems, such as poverty, homelessness, and crime.
- The UK government is committed to working with the Colombian government and civil society organizations to end violence against children in all its forms.
Contact Information
For more information, please contact:
UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Press Office Email: press.office@fcdo.gov.uk Telephone: +44 (0)20 7008 3100
UK scales up support to end violence against children during UK Minister’s first visit to Colombia
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