The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has pledged its commitment to end violence against children in Nigeria, ahead of the 2018 Children’s Day. “We are currently re-analysing the 2014 Violence Against Children Survey (VACS) findings to gain an even deeper understanding of the drivers of violence against children. He identified the efforts of the government to end violence against children to include the conduct of VAC survey in 2014. “This is a clear call for the government at all levels to act to end violence against children. “Buhari renewed his commitment in October 2016 by launching a long-term campaign, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, to End Violence Against Children by 2030,’’ he noted.

Source: Punch May 26, 2018 12:45 UTC