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'''Benjamin Perks''' is a British advocate for child development and protection. He has worked with the ] for over 25 years in various roles related to humanitarian and human rights diplomacy.<ref name="auto5">{{Cite web |title=Mr. Benjamin Perks |url=https://www.spi.ox.ac.uk/people/ben-perks |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=]}}</ref> He is currently based in New York, where he serves as Head of Advocacy for Child Development and Protection at ].<ref name="Fleming">{{Cite web |last=Fleming |first=Melissa |date=2024-12-20 |title=Benjamin Perks | Love Is the One Thing that Solves Everything (S10-E4) |url=https://www.un.org/en/awake-at-night/s10-love-is-the-one-thing-that-solves-everything-benjamin-perks-unicef |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=]}}</ref> | ||
| Currently, Perks leads advocacy on child development and protection at ]'s global headquarters in New York.<ref name="Fleming">{{Cite web |last=Fleming |first=Melissa |date=2024-12-20 |title=Benjamin Perks | Love Is the One Thing that Solves Everything (S10-E4) |url=https://www.un.org/en/awake-at-night/s10-love-is-the-one-thing-that-solves-everything-benjamin-perks-unicef |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=]}}{{Primary source inline|date={{subst:CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{subst:CURRENTYEAR}}}}</ref> He is the author of ''Trauma Proof'', a book expected to be published in 2025 that examines childhood trauma and approaches to healing.<ref name="bonnierbooks">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bonnierbooks.co.uk/books/ithaka/trauma-proof/|title=Trauma Proof|website=Bonnier Books}}{{Primary source inline|date={{subst:CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{subst:CURRENTYEAR}}}}</ref> | |||
| == Early life and education == | == Early life and education == | ||
| Benjamin Perks was born in ], United Kingdom, and spent |
Benjamin Perks was born in ], United Kingdom, and spent part of his childhood in state care.<ref name="blog">{{Cite web |date=2024-06-04 |title=Home |url=https://benjaminperksblog.home.blog/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=Benjamin Perks: Blogsite}}</ref> In an interview for the United Nations podcast *Awake at Night*, he discussed how his experiences during this time influenced his advocacy work.<ref name="Fleming" /> | ||
| ⚫ | At 15, Perks found support from a teacher who had a significant impact on his life. By 16, he began working as a full-time campaigner for the National Association of Young People in Care in London.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Perks |first=Benjamin |title=Trauma Proof |date=2025 |publisher=Global Insights Publishing |isbn=978-1804188347 |pages=11 }}</ref> He later worked as a television researcher for the ] before enrolling in university.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Perks |first=Benjamin |title=Trauma Proof |date=2025 |publisher=Global Insights Publishing |isbn=978-1804188347 |pages=11–13 }}</ref> | ||
| In an interview for Melissa Fleming's podcast Awake At Night, Perks discussed how his optimism during a difficult upbringing influenced his advocacy work.<ref name="Fleming" /> | |||
| ⚫ | He holds a bachelor's degree in History and Politics from the ] and a master's degree in International Relations from the ].<ref>{{cite web |last=Micevski |first=Dimce |date=22 March 2019 |title=UNICEF Representative to Macedonia, Mr. Benjamin Perks, MSc guest lecturer at UACS Department of Psychology |url=https://uacs.edu.mk/home/unicef-representative-to-macedonia-mr-benjamin-perks-msc-guest-lecturer-at-uacs-department-of-psychology/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=University American College}}</ref> | ||
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| == Career == | == Career == | ||
| Benjamin Perks is the Head of Advocacy for Child Development and Protection at ] |
Benjamin Perks is the Head of Advocacy for Child Development and Protection at ]’s global headquarters in New York.<ref name="Fleming" /> His work includes promoting access to parenting programs, expanding pre-school education, and addressing violence against children.<ref name="blog" /> | ||
| * Promoting universal access to parenting programs that foster attachment and responsive caregiving.<ref name="blog"/> | |||
| * Expanding access to quality pre-school education for children aged 3–6.<ref name="blog"/> | |||
| * Addressing violence and neglect against children.<ref name="blog"/> | |||
| In 2024, Perks organized the first International Day of Play at the ] headquarters, following a UN resolution designating the day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Perks |first=Benjamin |date=2024-06-05 |title=Ending the Play Gap |url=https://benjaminperksblog.home.blog/2024/06/04/ending-the-play-gap/#:~:text=1+Make+parenting+programmes+that+are+proven+to,play+space+from+urbanisation,+environmental+hazard,+and+conflict |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=Benjamin Perks : Blogsite |language=en-GB}}{{Primary source inline|date={{subst:CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{subst:CURRENTYEAR}}}}</ref> | |||
| Previously, he served as UNICEF Representative to North Macedonia and Montenegro and acted as the head of the United Nations in these countries. During his tenure, he contributed to:<ref name="Fleming" /> | |||
| * Ending institutional care placements for children under three.<ref name="auto4">{{Cite book |last=Perks |first=Benjamin |title=Trauma Proof |date=2025 |publisher=Global Insights Publishing |isbn=978-1804188347 |pages=23–28 }}{{Primary source inline|date={{subst:CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{subst:CURRENTYEAR}}}}</ref> | |||
| * Scaling up access to pre-school education.<ref name="auto4"/> | |||
| * Increasing the inclusion of children with disabilities in mainstream education.<ref name="auto4"/> | |||
| Perks also held roles as: | |||
| * Deputy Head of Mission in ] and ].<ref name="auto">{{Cite book |last=Perks |first=Benjamin |title=Trauma Proof |date=2025 |publisher=Global Insights Publishing |isbn=978-1804188347 |pages=15 }}{{Primary source inline|date={{subst:CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{subst:CURRENTYEAR}}}}</ref> | |||
| * Emergency Coordinator in Afghanistan and in India following the Indian Ocean Tsunami, where he organized a visit by the UN Special Envoy for Tsunami Response, Bill Clinton.<ref name="auto"/> | |||
| In addition to his UN roles, Perks is: | |||
| * An Honorary Senior Fellow at the ]'s Jubilee Centre.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Benjamin Perks |url=https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/education/perks-benjamin |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=University of Birmingham |language=en-GB}}{{Primary source inline|date={{subst:CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{subst:CURRENTYEAR}}}}</ref> | |||
| * An Associate Member of the Department of Social Policy and Innovation at the ].<ref name="auto5"/> | |||
| Previously, Perks served as UNICEF Representative to North Macedonia and Montenegro. During his tenure, he worked on initiatives related to early childhood education and inclusion for children with disabilities.<ref>https://www.spi.ox.ac.uk/people/ben-perks</ref> | |||
| Perks delivered a TED Talk titled "How Do We Stop Childhood Adversity from Becoming a Life Sentence", addressing the impacts of childhood adversity and strategies for prevention.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp0kV7JtWiE |title=How Do We Stop Childhood Adversity from Becoming a Life Sentence. {{!}} Benjamin Perks {{!}} TEDxPodgorica |date=2015-03-06 |last=TEDx Talks |access-date=2024-12-24 |via=YouTube}}{{Primary source inline|date={{subst:CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{subst:CURRENTYEAR}}}}</ref> | |||
| == Authorship == | == Authorship == | ||
| In 2025, Benjamin Perks published Trauma Proof, a book that |
In 2025, Benjamin Perks published ''Trauma Proof'', a book that examines the effects of childhood trauma on mental health, physical health, and life outcomes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Trauma Proof |url=https://www.bonnierbooks.co.uk/books/ithaka/trauma-proof/ |access-date=2024-12-24 |website=Bonnier Books}}</ref> The book discusses strategies for healing and prevention, with a focus on building secure attachments and improving relationships.<ref>https://www.bonnierbooks.co.uk/books/ithaka/trauma-proof/#:~:text=In%20Trauma%20Proof%2C%20Perks%20explains,your%20life%2C%20at%20any%20age.<ref | ||
| == References == | == References == | ||
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| Benjamin Perks | |
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| Born | (1968-11-23) November 23, 1968 (age 56) Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| Organization | UNICEF |
| Website | benjaminperks |
Benjamin Perks is a British advocate for child development and protection. He has worked with the United Nations for over 25 years in various roles related to humanitarian and human rights diplomacy. He is currently based in New York, where he serves as Head of Advocacy for Child Development and Protection at UNICEF.
Early life and education
Benjamin Perks was born in Birmingham, United Kingdom, and spent part of his childhood in state care. In an interview for the United Nations podcast *Awake at Night*, he discussed how his experiences during this time influenced his advocacy work.
At 15, Perks found support from a teacher who had a significant impact on his life. By 16, he began working as a full-time campaigner for the National Association of Young People in Care in London. He later worked as a television researcher for the BBC before enrolling in university.
He holds a bachelor's degree in History and Politics from the University of Hertfordshire and a master's degree in International Relations from the University of Kent.
Career
Benjamin Perks is the Head of Advocacy for Child Development and Protection at UNICEF’s global headquarters in New York. His work includes promoting access to parenting programs, expanding pre-school education, and addressing violence against children.
Previously, Perks served as UNICEF Representative to North Macedonia and Montenegro. During his tenure, he worked on initiatives related to early childhood education and inclusion for children with disabilities.
Authorship
In 2025, Benjamin Perks published Trauma Proof, a book that examines the effects of childhood trauma on mental health, physical health, and life outcomes. The book discusses strategies for healing and prevention, with a focus on building secure attachments and improving relationships.<ref>https://www.bonnierbooks.co.uk/books/ithaka/trauma-proof/#:~:text=In%20Trauma%20Proof%2C%20Perks%20explains,your%20life%2C%20at%20any%20age.<ref
References
- "Mr. Benjamin Perks". University of Oxford. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ Fleming, Melissa (20 December 2024). "Benjamin Perks | Love Is the One Thing that Solves Everything (S10-E4)". United Nations. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ^ "Home". Benjamin Perks: Blogsite. 4 June 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- Perks, Benjamin (2025). Trauma Proof. Global Insights Publishing. p. 11. ISBN 978-1804188347.
- Perks, Benjamin (2025). Trauma Proof. Global Insights Publishing. pp. 11–13. ISBN 978-1804188347.
- Micevski, Dimce (22 March 2019). "UNICEF Representative to Macedonia, Mr. Benjamin Perks, MSc guest lecturer at UACS Department of Psychology". University American College. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- https://www.spi.ox.ac.uk/people/ben-perks
- "Trauma Proof". Bonnier Books. Retrieved 24 December 2024.