ChildPact believes that opportunities to pursue peace and greater security in the region should start with children, as a non-sensitive issue and as an opportunity for regional cooperation that could forge new relationships and trust among regional stakeholders. Civil society coalitions are crucial for enhancing regional cooperation and for advancing child protection reforms from a strong position of dialogue partners with governments and decision-makers. ChildPact strongly believes that all children currently living in institutions are entitled to alternative, community-based care and that physical punishment should be forbidden.