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'''Benjamin Perks''' is the Head of Campaigns and Advocacy in the Division of Global Communications and Advocacy at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.spi.ox.ac.uk/people/ben-perks|title=Mr. Benjamin Perks|publisher=University of Oxford|access-date=2024-12-24}}</ref> He is Senior Fellow in the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues. <ref>https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/education/perks-benjamin#:~:text=Benjamin%20Perks%20is%20Senior%20Fellow,health%20and%20justice%20sector%20reform.</ref>He is the author of ''Trauma Proof'', a book published in 2025 that examines childhood trauma and strategies for prevention and healing.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/lifestyle/1683302/5-new-books-to-read-this-week.html | title=5 new books to read this week | date=18 December 2024}}</ref> '''Benjamin Perks''' is the Head of Campaigns and Advocacy in the Division of Global Communications and Advocacy at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.spi.ox.ac.uk/people/ben-perks|title=Mr. Benjamin Perks|publisher=University of Oxford|access-date=2024-12-24}}</ref> He is Senior Fellow in the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues. <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/education/perks-benjamin#:~:text=Benjamin%20Perks%20is%20Senior%20Fellow,health%20and%20justice%20sector%20reform | title=Benjamin Perks }}</ref>He is the author of ''Trauma Proof'', a book published in 2025 that examines childhood trauma and strategies for prevention and healing.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/lifestyle/1683302/5-new-books-to-read-this-week.html | title=5 new books to read this week | date=18 December 2024}}</ref>


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Benjamin Perks, British Author, Head of Advocacy Child Development & Protection at UNICEF


Benjamin Perks
BornBirmingham, United Kingdom
OrganizationUNICEF
Websitebenjaminperks.com

Benjamin Perks is the Head of Campaigns and Advocacy in the Division of Global Communications and Advocacy at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). He is Senior Fellow in the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues. He is the author of Trauma Proof, a book published in 2025 that examines childhood trauma and strategies for prevention and healing.

Early life

Benjamin Perks has publicly shared his experiences of overcoming challenges during his youth, including time spent in care homes. He has described these experiences as having a profound impact on his career in advocacy and child protection.

He holds a master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Kent.

Career

Benjamin Perks has held various roles within the United Nations, including acting as UNICEF Representative to North Macedonia and Montenegro. He also served as Deputy Head of Mission for UNICEF in Georgia, contributing to humanitarian efforts.

In his current role, Perks leads advocacy initiatives at UNICEF's global headquarters in New York, focusing on child development, early childhood education, and reducing adverse childhood experiences.

Authorship and Public Speaking

In 2025, Benjamin Perks published Trauma Proof, a book exploring the effects of childhood trauma on mental health, physical health, and life outcomes. The book highlights evidence-based strategies for prevention and healing.

References

  1. "Mr. Benjamin Perks". University of Oxford. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
  2. "Benjamin Perks".
  3. "5 new books to read this week". 18 December 2024.
  4. "5 new books to read this week". 18 December 2024.
  5. "UNICEF Representative to Macedonia, Mr. Benjamin Perks, MSc guest lecturer at UACS Department of Psychology". 22 March 2019.
  6. "North Macedonia ends the placement of infants and toddlers in large scale institutions". UNICEF.
  7. "Georgia: Refugee Crisis". CNN.
  8. "Mr. Benjamin Perks". University of Oxford. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
  9. "5 new books to read this week". 18 December 2024.
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