Every day, millions of boys and girls around the world experience severe forms of violence – physical, emotional or sexual. Violence of any kind is unacceptable, but it is particularly reprehensible when directed against helpless and powerless children. Children exposed to violence not only suffer immediate injury, but also live in fear, and are unable to realise their full potential. The Ending Violence in Childhood: Global Report 2017 published by Know Violence in Childhood: Global Learning Initiative in September 2017 makes a strong case for the prevention of childhood violence.