The upcoming Global Conference on Ending Violence Against Children presents an ideal moment to reinforce Uzbekistan’s national commitment in this area and to turn progressive laws into realities. An op-ed by Antonia Luedeke, chief of Child Protection at UNICEF Uzbekistan.
Corporal punishment, intended to cause a child pain or discomfort for disciplinary purposes, remains widespread across the world. Antonia Luedeke, Chief of Child Protection at UNICEF, stresses the need to shift towards non-violent parenting and educational methods that respect children’s dignity.
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