Child abuse and exploitation involve harming or taking advantage of children through physical, emotional, sexual abuse, neglect, or forced labour.

15-year-old Tsepiso urges African leaders to end child sexual abuse and strengthen protection laws at the 45th ACERWC session.

12-year-old Lebohang urges governments to strengthen laws and protect all children, including those with disabilities, from sexual abuse and exploitation.

At a press conference held on Monday in Lusaka, the alliance, comprised of six leading child-focused organizations, including Save the Children, World Vision Zambia, Plan International Zambia, Child Fund, SOS Children's Villages International, and Terre des Hommes International Federation, expressed deep concern over the rising cases of child sexual abuse. Reports indicate that children are increasingly being victimized in spaces meant to be safe havens, such as homes, schools, and orphanages.

World Vision Senegal's quarterly newsletter, January to March 2025.

"I never thought we could make a difference, but now I see how our voice can change things." - Zwae, Youth Leader, Myanmar.

Brikena Zogaj, warns that countries are risking a strangled future, if children protection is not included in national funding priorities

World Vision urges bold action on child hunger, supports school feeding, and calls for justice, protection, and investment in children across Africa at the 45th Ordinary Session of The African Committe of Experts on the rights and welfare of the child