24/01/2012 Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
Strasbourg, 25.01.2012 - “In the field of action to combat sexual violence against children, preventive measures and investment in training for educational staff, health professionals and social workers are essential, so that the signs of violence can de detected at the earliest possible stage,” said Thomas Hammarberg, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, speaking today at the 6th meeting of the network of contact parliamentarians for the Campaign to stop sexual violence against children. “Impunity is inconceivable and tougher legislation should be introduced in the member states; a real ‘political’ commitment is needed to eliminate this threat, hence the importance of the campaign’s parliamentary dimension,” he added.
Eric Ruelle, judge and Chairperson of the Committee of the Parties to the Lanzarote Convention, stressed the major role played by the convention’s monitoring machinery in its implementation by the States Parties, in the collection, analysis and exchange of information, and in the sharing of experience and good practices between states.
Maud de Boer-Buquicchio, Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe, presented the results and prospects of the Council of Europe’s ONE in FIVE Campaign, noting an increased political commitment since the start of the campaign.
Jean-Claude Frécon, President of the Chamber of Local Authorities of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, spoke about the activities undertaken by the Congress as part of the ONE in FIVE Campaign.