Across the globe 1 in 3 women, have suffered violence during their lifetime. Violence against women and girls comes in many forms: from domestic violence; cyber-violence; sexual violence; psychological violence; economic violence; femicide; to conflict-related sexual violence. This is a reality even in Europe. The situation is alarming and deplorable.

In today’s world, children are still at risk worldwide. Poverty, hunger, limitation on access to education and forced labour are some of the biggest challenges affecting those who are most vulnerable. The COVID-19 pandemic has further intensified differences in accessing resources and this year we have seen the impact of a new war conflict. On World Children’s Day, the EU reinforces its commitment...