As an abused child, my success is the exception not the rule | Patrice Evra

Despite his tough early life, the footballer Patrice Evra went on to captain Manchester United and France. Now, he hopes to use his experience to help in the fight to protect children around the world

I bet that most people reading this have long abandoned their new year resolutions. For me, I'm sticking to mine. I like the discipline. They aren't for everyone, but they help me focus my mind, set my priorities and measure what matters.

Childhood matters. But it seems we've forgotten that. Forgotten that happy, healthy adults grow from safe, stable children.