The Council of Europe conference launched its new platform on children's rights on 2-3 June in Strasbourg. A priority item on the agenda was a discussion on the draft guidelines on integrated national strategies for the protection of children against violence. The Council of Europe platform on children's rights includes a network of focal points and representatives of civil society, ombudspersons, international organisations and experts, and  research institutions. Participants discussed follow-up in Europe to the UN Secretary General's study on violence against children with  Marta Santos Pais, UNSG Special Representative on Violence against Children.