CURRENT AFFAIRS

2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to the “Global Status Report on Preventing Violence Against Children 2020”, by United Nations, how many children are affected by physical, sexual or psychological violence?
A
1 billion
B
2 billion
C
0.5 billion
D
3 billion
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Globally, it is estimated that up to 1 billion children aged 2–17 years, have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional violence or neglect in the past year (1). Experiencing violence in childhood impacts lifelong health and well-being.

Detailed explanation-2: -UNICEF considers child protection as the prevention of or responding to the incidence of abuse, exploitation, violence and neglect of children. This includes commercial sexual exploitation, trafficking, child labour and harmful traditional practices, such as female genital mutilation/cutting and child marriage.

Detailed explanation-3: -UNICEF seeks to prevent and respond to violence, exploitation and abuse of children everywhere. Violence. Child labour. Trafficking.

Detailed explanation-4: -Many good experiences in India and globally demonstrate the best approach to ending violence is prevention. Promotion of personal safety among children, child protection policies in schools and increased awareness of parents are essential to prevent sexual abuse of children.

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