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''Today, practically every country in Europe is facing the increasing problem of sexual violence against children and its various forms. We all share the concern that urgent action is needed at all levels of governance to stop it and prevent it,'' stated Dusica Davidovic, Congress thematic Rapporteur on Children, on 9 February. ''In the fight against this phenomenon, prevention remains the most important issue. Wide-ranging effective action both at regional and local level should also include measures of coordination and collaboration, special protective and intervention measures and a multi-disciplinary response for victim support and rehabilitation,'' she added.