All children, wherever they live and whatever their circumstances, have the right to be protected, nurtured and free from all forms of violence, abuse, neglect, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Respecting and supporting this right is the essence of child safeguarding. WWF has the responsibility to ensure prevention of physical, sexual and emotional abuse and maltreatment by employees and other persons whom we are responsible for, such as partners, visitors to corporate premises or volunteers.