Antonios Antoniadis, Minister for Family Affairs, Health and Social Affairs of the German-speaking Community of Belgium (DSG), signed the Pact of Towns and Regions to stop sexual violence against children on 27 January 2015, in Eupen, Belgium. On this occasion, Josef Neumann, vice-Chair of the Current Affairs Committee of the Congress, highlighted that « local and regional authorities are on the frontline of the fight to stop sexual violence against children, and this is why the Congress is encouraging them to develop and implement action plans and strategies to deal with and prevent future cases.” Minister Antoniadis explained that the DSG's strategy had been drawn up following a detailed analysis of the council of Europe convention on the protection of children from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse. The Congress’ Pact has been signed by about 60 towns and regions, including Berlin, Liverpool, Prague, Nicosia, Lausanne, Tirol.
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