Protecting Children from Violence
Protecting Children from Violence: Data to Action
Putting Data Into Action
Through the power of partnership, we have powered data into action to help protect children from violence. Our global landscape analysis provides the first comprehensive review of country efforts following their Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys (VACS), synthesizing the views of 225 stakeholders from across 20 countries. Findings from this analysis were presented at a forum of Health Ministries in East, Central and Southern Africa, which led to the adoption of a resolution during the ensuing Health Ministers Conference to recognize violence against children as an issue and the importance of data in addressing it. Additional catalytic support to data-to-action movements is underway in Colombia, Kenya, Namibia, and Moldova.
Our Approach
Problem
1 billion children aged 2–17 years old have suffered violence (physical, sexual, or emotional) or neglect in the past year, according to a report by the World Health Organization,
Data
Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys (VACS), supported by the CDC, have collected nationally representative data on the rate of physical, sexual, and emotional violence experienced before age 18.
Action
We support countries in developing and implementing National Action Plans that respond to VACS. This is achieved through direct technical support; learning and change platforms; landscape analyses, and regional workshops.
Change
Shared knowledge products unveil best practices and positively influence multi-sectoral engagement among stakeholders. Strategic packaging of our materials advocates for investment into National Action Plans and facilitates cross-country learning.
Knowledge Hub
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Explore evidence and research critical to ending all forms of violence against children. This content has been curated from over 700 partners who have made major contributions to violence prevention.
Resources include Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) reports, questionnaires, action plans, datasets, advocacy materials, and more.
Learn about the Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys (VACS) that have been performed in the region.
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