Prevent child abuse and neglect

There are about 190 million children aged under 18 in the World Health Organization (WHO) European Region. 18 million have experienced sexual abuse, 44 million have experienced physical abuse, 55 million have experienced mental abuse. In this video, 7 individuals who experienced abuse in their childhood talk about their experience and what can make a difference to ensure safe and healthy childhood.

More information at: http://www.euro.who.int/prevent-child...

The WHO Regional Office for Europe would like to thank the following individuals for sharing their stories:

Lisbeth Zornig Andersen
Bettina Smed
Freya Christensen
Mikkel Pohjola
Camilla Johnson
Ilona Gondesen
Steffie Boyschau

Directed by David Barrett
Filmed and edited by Cam Sugden
Interviews: Tina Kiaer
Translation: Nathalie Julskov
Background image: Sylee Gore
Music: 'Fading Memories', Tony Anderson