CRC General Comment No. 13: Right of the Child to Freedom from Violence This General Comment provides more guidance on the interpretation of Article 19 of the CRC. In particular, the General Comment: Condemns the use of violence against children, including forced sterilization and sexual abuse; Recommends that national plans of action adopt a child rights approach which includes a gender dimension. UN Document: CRC/C/GC/13 Mark as Favorite Download Resource