Benjamin Perks
| Benjamin Perks | |
|---|---|
| Born | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 🏢 Organization | UNICEF |
| 🌐 Website | benjaminperks |
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).[1] He is Senior Fellow in the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues. [2] He is the author of Trauma Proof, a book published in 2025 that examines childhood trauma and strategies for prevention and healing.[3]
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.[4]
He holds a master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Kent.[5]
Career
Benjamin Perks has held various roles within the United Nations, including acting as UNICEF Representative to North Macedonia and Montenegro.[6] He also served as Deputy Head of Mission for UNICEF in Georgia, contributing to humanitarian efforts.[7]
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.[8]
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.[9]
References
- ↑ "Mr. Benjamin Perks". University of Oxford. Retrieved 2024-12-24.
- ↑ "Benjamin Perks".
- ↑ "5 new books to read this week". 18 December 2024.
- ↑ "5 new books to read this week". 18 December 2024.
- ↑ "UNICEF Representative to Macedonia, Mr. Benjamin Perks, MSc guest lecturer at UACS Department of Psychology". 22 March 2019. Archived from the original on 13 February 2025. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- ↑ "North Macedonia ends the placement of infants and toddlers in large scale institutions". UNICEF.
- ↑ "Georgia: Refugee Crisis". CNN. Archived from the original on 31 August 2008. Retrieved 11 June 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Mr. Benjamin Perks". University of Oxford. Retrieved 2024-12-24.
- ↑ "5 new books to read this week". 18 December 2024.
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