{"id":236951,"date":"2020-07-15T01:33:50","date_gmt":"2020-07-15T05:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/?post_type=document&p=236951"},"modified":"2020-07-18T01:35:08","modified_gmt":"2020-07-18T05:35:08","slug":"unicef-and-the-un-human-rights-office-call-for-greater-protection-from-domestic-violence-for-children-in-the-state-of-palestine","status":"publish","type":"document","link":"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unicef-and-the-un-human-rights-office-call-for-greater-protection-from-domestic-violence-for-children-in-the-state-of-palestine\/","title":{"rendered":"Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵICEF and the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Human Rights Office Call for Greater Protection from Domestic Violence for Children in the State of Palestine"},"content":{"rendered":"

EAST JERUSALEM, 15 July 2020 \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cÄ¢¹½ÊÓƵICEF and the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Human Rights office were shocked to learn of an incident in the Gaza Strip last week in which a child was killed by a family member in a grave act of domestic violence. Other recent cases of domestic violence against Palestinian children have also involved extremely serious sexual assault. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵICEF and the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Human Rights office condemn domestic violence against children in all its forms.<\/p>\n

\u201cChildren have a right to a childhood free from violence, and the ultimate right to life. It is paramount that the Government of the State of Palestine and the de facto authorities in the Gaza Strip put in place strong protection mechanisms and effective safeguards for children. This starts with a zero-tolerance approach to violence against children in any shape or form, irrespective of whether that violence occurs inside the home or family-environment or outside the home, for example, in schools.<\/p>\n

\u201cThose who perpetrated this outrageous act last week must be held to account using formal mechanisms compliant with international standards. Informal mechanisms are not appropriate for dealing with such serious crimes\u201d.<\/p>\n

ENDS \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

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About OHCHR<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Human Rights) is the leading Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ entity on human rights. The General Assembly entrusted both the High Commissioner and her Office with a unique mandate to promote and protect all human rights for all people. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ human rights programme aims to ensure that the protection and enjoyment of human rights is a reality in the lives of all people. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Human Rights also plays a crucial role in safeguarding the integrity of the three interconnected pillars of the United Nations \u2013 peace and security, human rights and development.<\/p>\n

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For media inquiries, please contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mousa Khalil<\/strong><\/p>\n

OHCHR in the occupied Palestinian territory<\/p>\n

Email:\u00a0mkhalil@ohchr.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Media Contacts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Damian Rance<\/p>\n

Chief of Communication & Advocacy<\/p>\n

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵICEF – State of Palestine<\/p>\n

Tel: +97225840400<\/p>\n

Email:\u00a0drance@unicef.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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