A/HRC/22/31 Contents Page I. Introduction ............................................................................................................. 1–2 3 II. Children’s health: a global priority ......................................................................... 3–8 3 III. International legal framework ................................................................................ 9–25 4 IV. Health issues relating to children requiring attention .............................................. 26–66 7 A. Pregnancy, delivery and postnatal care ........................................................... 28–32 7 B. Child mortality ............................................................................................... 33–39 8 C. Malnutrition .................................................................................................... 40–45 9 D. Harmful practices............................................................................................ 46–47 10 E. Sexual and reproductive health ....................................................................... 48–53 10 F. Violence .......................................................................................................... 54–56 11 G. Injuries, accidents and disabilities .................................................................. 57–59 12 H. Mental health .................................................................................................. 60–62 12 I. Substance use .................................................................................................. 63–66 13 Measures for implementation .................................................................................. 67–88 13 A. Accountability................................................................................................. 67–68 13 B. Health systems ................................................................................................ 69–77 14 C. Laws and policies ........................................................................................... 78–80 15 D. Birth registration ............................................................................................. 81–82 15 E. Parents and caregivers .................................................................................... 83–84 16 F. Education ........................................................................................................ 85–87 16 G. International cooperation ................................................................................ 88 16 Recommendations ................................................................................................... 89–109 17 V. VI. 2 Paragraphs