G20 Call to action

The impact of violence against children is devastating and long-lasting. In addition to the human cost, violence against children imposes significant economic burdens across countries, regardless of income status, region or cultural context.

National-level estimates of the overall direct and indirect costs of violence are as high as 11% of national gross domestic product (GDP). This crisis is grossly undermining the mission of the G20 to foster global economic cooperation and address major international economic issues.

We call on G20 leaders to take demonstrate decisive leadership and make concrete policy and financial commitments to end sexual violence against children and adolescents. This moment presents a unique opportunity to translate commitments into tangible financial investments for measurable and sustained systemic change.