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May 19, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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40 countries make first-ever joint statement on corporal punishment to the Human Rights Council.👏
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#endcorporalpunishment
#riseuptoendchildabuse
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#endcorporalpunishment
#riseuptoendchildabuse
March 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
40 countries make first-ever joint statement on corporal punishment to the Human Rights Council.👏
🔗 endcorporalpunishment.org/first-hrc-jo...
#endcorporalpunishment
#riseuptoendchildabuse
🔗 endcorporalpunishment.org/first-hrc-jo...
#endcorporalpunishment
#riseuptoendchildabuse
April 30, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Child physical punishment globally: ineffective & harmful. New @bmj.com #Editorial 129 countries, eg England, lack smacking bans. By @anjaheilmann.bsky.social @rebeccalacey.bsky.social @ucliehc.bsky.social LS Holland & ET Gershoff www.bmj.com/content/394/... #ChildHealth #EndCorporalPunishment
July 16, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Child physical punishment globally: ineffective & harmful. New @bmj.com #Editorial 129 countries, eg England, lack smacking bans. By @anjaheilmann.bsky.social @rebeccalacey.bsky.social @ucliehc.bsky.social LS Holland & ET Gershoff www.bmj.com/content/394/... #ChildHealth #EndCorporalPunishment
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/
👉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/
December 4, 2024 at 2:35 PM
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/
👉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/
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
This would simply give children the same protection from violent assault as adults.
Let's build non-violent childhoods.
#EndCorporalPunishment
The evidence is clear: physical punishment doesn't work, and is instead linked to poorer mental health, substance misuse, antisocial behaviour, and slower cognitive development.
It isn't punishment - it's abuse.
@rcpch.bsky.social @nspcc.bsky.social @barnardos.org.uk @childrenscomm.bsky.social
It isn't punishment - it's abuse.
@rcpch.bsky.social @nspcc.bsky.social @barnardos.org.uk @childrenscomm.bsky.social
March 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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
This would simply give children the same protection from violent assault as adults.
Let's build non-violent childhoods.
#EndCorporalPunishment
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
November 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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
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:
www.cgdev.org/blog/new-dat...
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:
www.cgdev.org/blog/new-dat...
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.
www.cgdev.org
April 30, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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:
www.cgdev.org/blog/new-dat...
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:
www.cgdev.org/blog/new-dat...
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
😢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
April 30, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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
😢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
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...
April 25, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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...
📢 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
Repeal Section 43
nwmd.io
February 14, 2024 at 7:23 PM
📢 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
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
⚖️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
December 10, 2024 at 11:29 AM
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
⚖️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
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
April 29, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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
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
😫
No more delays. We must #EndCorporalPunishment
unicef.org/press-releas...
They estimate that a staggering 1.6 billion children are subjected to violent punishment in their home on a regular basis
😫
No more delays. We must #EndCorporalPunishment
unicef.org/press-releas...
December 18, 2024 at 11:17 AM
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
😫
No more delays. We must #EndCorporalPunishment
unicef.org/press-releas...
They estimate that a staggering 1.6 billion children are subjected to violent punishment in their home on a regular basis
😫
No more delays. We must #EndCorporalPunishment
unicef.org/press-releas...
📬 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
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
April 22, 2025 at 4:12 PM
📬 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
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
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
And we urge the remaining 132 to enact this fundamental protection for children without delay
#endcorporalpunishment
November 20, 2024 at 12:59 AM
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
And we urge the remaining 132 to enact this fundamental protection for children without delay
#endcorporalpunishment
Happy International End Corporal Punishment Day! Violence isn’t the answer in parenting or education.
If you’re overwhelmed by parenting or teaching seek help and resources. Break the cycle and build a better world
#EndCorporalPunishment
If you’re overwhelmed by parenting or teaching seek help and resources. Break the cycle and build a better world
#EndCorporalPunishment
April 30, 2023 at 10:38 PM
Happy International End Corporal Punishment Day! Violence isn’t the answer in parenting or education.
If you’re overwhelmed by parenting or teaching seek help and resources. Break the cycle and build a better world
#EndCorporalPunishment
If you’re overwhelmed by parenting or teaching seek help and resources. Break the cycle and build a better world
#EndCorporalPunishment
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...
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…
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November 21, 2024 at 4:54 AM
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...
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
#EndCorporalPunishment #ChildProtection
September 3, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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
#EndCorporalPunishment #ChildProtection
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-...
☑️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-...
January 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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-...
☑️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-...
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.
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
March 15, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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.
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
www.newsweek.com/republican-b...
www.newsweek.com/republican-b...
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."
www.newsweek.com
March 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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
www.newsweek.com/republican-b...
www.newsweek.com/republican-b...
Big day today advocating for the need to ensure legislation protects children from all forms of violence including corporal punishment. Great to be on the front page of our national newspaper. www.linkedin.com/posts/divnah...
#childrights #positiveparenting #lawreform #endcorporalpunishment #eppac | Divna Haslam | 11 comments
𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬? What do you think?
We're pleased to see growing media attention around our Joint Submission to the Queensland Law Reform...
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May 8, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Big day today advocating for the need to ensure legislation protects children from all forms of violence including corporal punishment. Great to be on the front page of our national newspaper. www.linkedin.com/posts/divnah...
#Smacking children: is an RCT ethically justified? www.bmj.com/content/394/... Santhanam Sundar responds to @bmj.com #Editorial "Physical punishment of children: ineffective and harmful," which calls for a ban #ChildHealth #EndCorporalPunishment
July 24, 2026 at 6:25 AM
#Smacking children: is an RCT ethically justified? www.bmj.com/content/394/... Santhanam Sundar responds to @bmj.com #Editorial "Physical punishment of children: ineffective and harmful," which calls for a ban #ChildHealth #EndCorporalPunishment
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
November 7, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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