Sweden

Children’s World Map

Childrens World Map
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In 1979 Sweden was the very first country in the World to introduce a ban on corporal punishment of children. In recent years, many other countries have followed and as of today, 34 States have introduced a comprehensive ban on corporal punishment of children as part of their national legislation.

*Only 31 countries are displayed on this map (Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan not included)

Source: Save the Children Sweden – See more here.

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