Children to be Protected from Incest as a Form Open

1. National Federations and Associations (NFAs) urge their respective governments to protect young girls and boys from all aspects of domestic violence and abuse;
2. NFAs increase their efforts to make their respective governments recognize incest as a criminal form of domestic violence;
3. NFAs be encouraged to undertake interdisciplinary approaches and seek strong support from their respective governments and the judiciary to increase awareness of incest, including appropriate legislation and publicity of judicial sentences; and
4. GWI utilize its standing committees, its consultative role with UNICEF, UNFPA, and UNWOMEN to assist in the implementation of this resolution.

Suggested Action:

1. NFAs should urge their respective governments to review and amend their laws regarding incestuous abuse of children;
2. NFAs should increase their efforts to make their respective governments recognize incest to be a crime of domestic violence against children;
3. NFAs should undertake interdisciplinary approaches to increase awareness on incest and educate families about its consequences; and
4. GWI representatives to the United Nations should use this resolution at appropriate meetings with relevant commissions.