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  • Comment: An Oxford university profile isn't enough, and neither is mass removing tag helping with the issue. At least the tone seems alright. ABG (Talk/Report any mistakes here) 07:20, 3 January 2025 (UTC)


Benjamin Perks
Born (1968-11-23) November 23, 1968 (age 56)
Birmingham, United Kingdom
OrganizationUNICEF
Websitebenjaminperks.com

Benjamin Perks is a British advocate for child development and protection, as well as an author and public speaker. He has held various roles within the United Nations, focusing on humanitarian and human rights diplomacy. He is the author of Trauma Proof, a book published in 2025 that explores strategies to prevent and heal childhood trauma.

Early life and education

Benjamin Perks was born in Birmingham, United Kingdom, and spent part of his childhood in state care. He has described his experiences growing up as formative to his later advocacy work.

Perks 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 has held various roles within the United Nations, including acting as UNICEF Representative to North Macedonia and Montenegro.

Advocacy and Leadership:

  • Perks currently leads advocacy efforts for child development and protection at UNICEF's headquarters in New York. His work prioritizes ending violence against children, expanding access to early childhood education, and addressing adverse childhood experiences.

Key Achievement:

  • Advocated for the closure of large-scale institutions for infants and toddlers in North Macedonia, promoting foster care and family-based solutions.

Authorship and Public Speaking

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.

Perks has also delivered a TED Talk titled "How Do We Stop Childhood Adversity from Becoming a Life Sentence", addressing the long-term impacts of childhood adversity and strategies for prevention.

References

  1. "Mr. Benjamin Perks". University of Oxford. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
  2. ^ "Trauma Proof". Bonnier Books.
  3. Pérez-Lanzac, Carmen (20 June 2023). "Don't yell at the child: Neuroscience shows us how to educate in the 21st century". EL PAÍS English.
  4. "Home". Benjamin Perks: Blogsite. 4 June 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
  5. "UNICEF Representative to Macedonia, Mr. Benjamin Perks, MSc guest lecturer at UACS Department of Psychology – UACS". 22 March 2019.
  6. ^ "North Macedonia ends the placement of infants and toddlers in large scale institutions".
  7. https://www.unicef.org/serbia/en/ensuring-the-best-start-in-life-for-children-the-power-of-parenting
  8. "How Do We Stop Childhood Adversity from Becoming a Life Sentence. | Benjamin Perks | TEDxPodgorica". 6 March 2015 – via YouTube.
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