Hold leaders accountable for ending violence against children

Send a direct, personalized letter to your country’s G20 representative (e.g., Prime Minister, President, or Finance Minister), or to your AU, EU, or national political leader.

Remember: this is a global action, and every message adds pressure for change.

SUBJECT: Urgent action needed: Protect children at the G20 Summit

Dear [Leader’s Name],

On behalf of the Brave Movement and [your organization/community], I am calling on you to take bold action at the upcoming G20 Summit to end violence against children in our community.

Children in [your country/community] continue to face [insert local challenges: online exploitation, lack of survivor support, limited funding for child protection, etc.]. Survivors and communities are calling for change, but progress has been too slow.

We urge you to prioritize the following four actions during the G20 Summit:

• Invest in child protection by committing to increased and sustained funding to prevent and respond to sexual violence.
• Close the online safety gap by mandating stronger protections for children online and hold tech companies accountable.
• Listen to survivors of childhood violence, ensuring they have a seat at the table in decision-making processes.
• Report transparently on the commitments you made to end violence against children – and track progress. [Insert your country’s pledges for context].

The upcoming G20 Summit is a pivotal moment. As a global leader, your voice and actions can help protect millions of children. We urge you to make child protection a top priority at the G20 Summit in South Africa.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Your platform, organization, or community]

[Contact information]

Collaborate as a coalition with others in your country to send a joint letter by post or email.

A shared statement or collection of signatures can demonstrate strong public backing and unity.

SUBJECT: Urgent action needed: Protect children at the G20 Summit

Dear [Leader’s Name],

On behalf of the Brave Movement and [your organization/community], I am calling on you to take bold action at the upcoming G20 Summit to end violence against children in our community.

Children in [your country/community] continue to face [insert local challenges: online exploitation, lack of survivor support, limited funding for child protection, etc.]. Survivors and communities are calling for change, but progress has been too slow.

We urge you to prioritize the following four actions during the G20 Summit:

• Invest in child protection by committing to increased and sustained funding to prevent and respond to sexual violence.
• Close the online safety gap by mandating stronger protections for children online and hold tech companies accountable.
• Listen to survivors of childhood violence, ensuring they have a seat at the table in decision-making processes.
• Report transparently on the commitments you made to end violence against children – and track progress. [Insert your country’s pledges for context].

The upcoming G20 Summit is a pivotal moment. As a global leader, your voice and actions can help protect millions of children. We urge you to make child protection a top priority at the G20 Summit in South Africa.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Your platform, organization, or community]

[Contact information]

Share excerpts of your letter—or your personal call to action—on social media

Tag your leaders directly (e.g., @G20, @NameOfMP, @EU_Commission, @AU) to amplify visibility and momentum.

Below are quick regional guides to help you contact your representatives.

• United Kingdom: Find out who your MP is and access their contact details using FindYourMP: https://members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP. 
  
• United States: Contact the President via whitehouse.gov/contact or on social media using @POTUS. Reach members of Congress through congress.gov/members. 
  
• European Union: Use @EU_Commission or @EUCouncil on social media, and find the Heads of Government of the European Council and their social media handles here: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/european-council/members.
  
• European Parliament: The European Parliament includes 720 Members elected across 27 EU Member States. You can find them here: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/en/home#:~:text=Members%20of%20the%20European%20Parliament,for%20a%20five%2Dyear%20period. 
  
• African Union: For AU engagement, reach out through your country’s AU Mission or the government ministry responsible for foreign affairs.
  
• Other countries: Use your government’s official website or parliamentary portal to find contact details for your President, Prime Minister, or relevant ministries.