Marta Santos Pais was appointed as UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children (SRSG) on May 1st, 2009, and took up her position on September 1st, 2009. Marta Santos Pais has more than 30 years’ experience on human rights issues, engagement in United Nations and intergovernmental processes. She is the author of a large number of publications on human rights and children's rights.

As a high level global independent advocate, Marta Santos Pais promoted the prevention and elimination of all forms of violence against children in the justice setting, in the home, in institutional care, in schools, in the workplace and in the community. She acts as a bridge builder in all regions, and across sectors and settings where violence against children may occur.  

Learn more about Marta Santos Pais:

Marta Santos Pais | UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children

Akademia Pedagogiki Specjalnej - Marta Santos Pais (aps.edu.pl)

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