Better Care Network2017-10-242017-10-242017Better Care Network. (2017). Violence Against Children and Care in Africa: A Discussion Paper. New York: Better Care Network.http://bettercarenetwork.org/sites/default/files/BCN_VAC_and_Care_Report_single_page_17102017_0.pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/11212/3582As this report highlights, it is urgent to end the conspiracy of silence and strong sense of impunity surrounding incidents of violence against children who lack parental care. Violence against Children and Care in Africa provides clear recommendations of how progress can be made in ensuring the comprehensive and effective implementation of the UN Guidelines in Africa. These recommendations are indispensable to secure the protection of children’s rights and must be acted upon immediately.enAfricaInternational Resourceschild abuseviolence against childrenreportArticle