2 yrs ago I introduced #BillC273 to #EndCorporalPunishment 2 #repeal43 of the criminal code. Also advocated for by activists & Indigenous orgs 2 advance #CallToAction6. It neared passage before the election so on #NationalChildDay urge action to protect kids #OurRightsOurFuture

endcorporalpunishment.org/czechrepubli... 'The Czech Republic has reaffirmed its strong commitment to the protection of children's rights and dignity by fully prohibiting all corporal punishment of children.' #czechrepublic #corporalpunishment #childrensrights #kidsrights #endcorporalpunishment

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Recognize and reward outstanding learners' behaviors to foster respect, boost motivation, and create a supportive, violence-free school environment.
#EndVAC #EndCorporalPunishment

We were represented by EE Law Centre as a friend of the court, in litigation by two parents, Centre for Child Law & SECTION27. We put forward evidence on the need to use corrective measures for educators & a child-centred approach to educators' discipline.
#EndCorporalPunishment #ChildProtection

Boy, 10, dies after being beaten to death by headmaster in front of entire school Khyalmat Khan was beaten to death by his headteacher. (Image: Getty Images) A 10-year-old boy has tr

Headteacher beats 10-year-old student to death in front of entire school sparking outrage in Pakistan #EndCorporalPunishment #JusticeForKhyalmat

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A New Data Hub for School-Related Violence Statistics Data from nine international surveys in an easy-to-access interactive map, allowing users to explore the status of school-related violence country by country.

On this Int'l Day to #EndCorporalPunishment, @cgdev.org
experts launch a new data hub tracking school-related violence in 92 LMICs—highlighting data gaps, prevalence of violence, & the need for action.

Gabriela Smarrelli and Yi Ning Wong break down what you'll find:
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Today is the International Day to #EndCorporalPunishment

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Today is the International Day to #EndCorporalPunishment

😢Around 1.6 billion children continue to be subjected to violent punishment - in homes, schools and other settings

🚨We call on all govts to urgently prohibit and take concrete action to eliminate corporal punishment

Many governments have committed to ending violence against children. However, over 1.6bn young people continue to be subjected to #corporalpunishment. We must ensure all children have the same rights as adults to be protected from harm. #EndCorporalPunishment #ENDViolence #SDG16

In the news 📰 Research evidence shows how harmful it is for children to experience and witness violence - such as corporal punishment in school. Senior Researcher @lucycpt.bsky.social spoke to YFM News about this and what needs to be done to #EndCorporalPunishment www.yfm.co.za/2025/04/23/e...

📬 New from IPNEd:

Ahead of Intl. Day to End Corporal Punishment (Apr 30), global momentum grows:

🇹🇭 Thailand bans all corporal punishment
🇬🇧 UK MPs @jessasatomp.bsky.social & @elliechowns.bsky.social push to close loopholes
📚 Tools for lawmakers

🔗 go.ipned.org/ulry6g
#EndCorporalPunishment #IPNEd

40 countries make first-ever joint statement on corporal punishment to the Human Rights Council.👏
🔗 endcorporalpunishment.org/first-hrc-jo...
#endcorporalpunishment
#riseuptoendchildabuse

Jess Asato MP makes the case for removing the 'reasonable chastisement' defence for physical punishment of children in England 🙌

This would simply give children the same protection from violent assault as adults.

Let's build non-violent childhoods.

#EndCorporalPunishment

Opinion: Sara Sharif’s pitiful end clearly illustrates why smacking must now be banned — The Telegraph I’ve always stood firm in my beliefs over a parent’s right to reasonable punishment – but one case has driven me to change my mind

apple.news/AtKSn1WJNRaS... Convincing adults to not use physical assault to discipline children has been a challenging sell. This article describes why at least one mother has changed her mind. In Canada we’re still trying to #Repeal43 to #EndCorporalPunishment #BillC273 #BillS251 died regrettably.

Republican cites Bible to defend hitting disabled students Oklahoma State Senator Shane Jett argued a bill seeking to ban using corporal punishment in schools was "in violation of Scripture."

Corporal punishment is illegal in most US states, even many red states. In Oklahoma it is legal except on disabled students. This Republican wants to change that and allow the beating of disabled students. #EndCorporalPunishment

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Huey Freeman from The Boondocks in a ripped shirt plus an overlay of the logo of the End Corporal Punishment movement.

Excuse me. Everyone, I have a brief announcement to make. Jesus was brown, the US is the devil's country & corporal punishment causes trauma. Thank you for your time & goodnight.

endcorporalpunishment.org
@endcorppun.bsky.social
#endabuse #EndCorporalPunishment

Despite global challenges 2024 saw

☑️new legislation
☑️government pledges & action
☑️partnerships & publications
☑️human rights recs
☑️media focus & blogs
☑️global campaigning to #EndCorporalPunishment

Read more & find out what is coming up in 2025👇

endcorporalpunishment.org/2024-end-of-...

UNICEF announce new global prevalence figure for corporal punishment

They estimate that a staggering 1.6 billion children are subjected to violent punishment in their home on a regular basis

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No more delays. We must #EndCorporalPunishment

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Corporal punishment violates children’s #HumanRights to

⚖️dignity & physical integrity
⚖️health
⚖️development
⚖️education
⚖️freedom from violence torture & cruel inhuman/degrading punishment

Read how human rights laws help to #EndCorporalPunishment: bit.ly/hrlaw

Violent punishment of children is a public health crisis

👉Very high prevalence
👉Direct physical harm & abuse
👉Strong links with poor mental health
👉 Many indirect negative health impacts

#Endcorporalpunishment = low-cost preventative health strategy

Read more: endcorporalpunishment.org/health/

Listen to Our Future: 8 Ways to Empower Canada’s Children on International Child Day 2024 On International Child Day 2024, the theme “Listen to the Future” invites us to reflect on how the choices we make today will affect the lives of children tomorrow. For Canada, this moment is an…

It is World Children’s Day! I wrote a blog about how Canada can Listen to The Future. 🇨🇦 #digital #TRC #EndCorporalPunishment #misinformation #Parenting #worldchildrensday #Canada medium.com/@PickledTInk...

On #worldchildrensday we congratulate the 67 UN Member States that have passed laws giving children protection from all corporal punishment 💙

And we urge the remaining 132 to enact this fundamental protection for children without delay

#endcorporalpunishment

Repeal Section 43

📢 Call on your local MP to support Bill #C273 for the repeal of section 43 of the Criminal Code that permits physical punishment of children in Canada ➡️ nwmd.io/s/twitter/Zx... #CallToAction6 #EndCorporalPunishment #Repeal43 #ENDviolence