[Comment] A crucial juncture for evidence-based action to end violence against children

Violence against children in its many forms is widespread, undercounted, and contributes to cycles of violence that amplify adverse outcomes across generations.1–3 The persistence of violence against children, in all its manifestations, represents a failure of the international community to protect children and ensure a prosperous future for all. To catalyse investment in evidence-based approaches to address violence against children, the INSPIRE Framework was launched in 2016 and was framed around seven key intervention strategies.