**5. Implications**

The professions and those academics in universities concerned with children should not be afraid to highlight the United Nations declaration of the Rights of Children. At times of limited resources for services and research, some organisations may be afraid of their staff appearing 'political' or to offend powerful vested interests. Yet the inherent independence of the professional and academic ethos means we have a responsibility to 'tell it as it is' based upon the best available evidence. Therefore, whilst some countries can be commended for the progress they have made, these results should be a spur to the other to match the best or bet‐ ter in their regions. Here is evidence that is a challenge to all societies to honour its obligation to children in the constant pursuit of social justice, especially those societies of *reproach* who need to hear the silent sorrows of bereaved parents who have no voice.
