Strength in numbers
Daniela Ligiero

The power of saying “I'm a survivor”

Daniela Ligiero, CEO of Together for Girls, uses her story to change perceptions about childhood violence and create a safer world for future generations.

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Break the Record Campaign!

NEW: Data on the global prevalence of childhood sexual violence this year. Together, we can break the record of inaction and build a safer world. #ViolenceIsPreventable.

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Every child protected

See our work at the first ever Global Ministerial Conference on ending violence against children

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break the record

NEW: Our first-of-its-kind research on childhood sexual violence

Every second this past year 3 girls and 2 boys experienced sexual violence. Help us break to break this record of inaction and create a safer world.

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Our impact

Creating a world where every child and adolescent is safe, protected and thriving

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Daniela Ligiero

The power of saying “I'm a survivor”

Daniela Ligiero, CEO of Together for Girls, uses her story to change perceptions about childhood violence and create a safer world for future generations.

Read more
Break the record homepage

Break the Record Campaign!

NEW: Data on the global prevalence of childhood sexual violence this year. Together, we can break the record of inaction and build a safer world. #ViolenceIsPreventable.

Learn more

Together for Girls is a global partnership working to end violence against children and adolescents, with special attention to sexual violence. Through data and advocacy, our global partnership drives action to break cycles of violence and ensure prevention, healing and justice.

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0 girls

experienced sexual violence every second in the past year

0 boys

experienced sexual violence every second in the past year

0 in 8

children have experienced taking, sharing, and/or exposure to sexual images and videos in last year

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of the world’s children, adolescents, and youth (under age 24) living in lower-income countries represented in Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) data, where data is often lacking.

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countries integrated survey results into national agendas, setting broader positive child-related policies and programs like abolishing child marriage and ending corporal punishment.

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survivor activists leading the global Brave Movement to End Childhood Sexual Violence, demanding bold and transformative change from world leaders.

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Data. Advocacy. Action.

Using data as our guide, the Together for Girls partnership raises awareness, promotes evidence-based solutions, and galvanizes multisectoral action to end violence against children. We have a special focus on preventing sexual violence against girls.

The partnership brings together more than 20 national governments, civil society organizations, UN entities, development partners and the private sector to improve violence prevention, healing and justice.

Why we exist

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Press Release

Every second this past year 3 girls and 2 boys experienced child sexual violence

Together for Girls Launch ‘Break the Record’ in record-breaking attempt to end childhood sexual violence.

  • 31st October 2024
Campaign
Campaign

Break the Record

NEW data on the global prevalence of childhood sexual violence this year. Together, we can break the record of inaction and build a safer world.

Daniela Ligiero
Blog

The power of saying “I am a survivor”

Daniela Ligiero, survivor of childhood sexual violence, explains how she uses her story to change perceptions about childhood violence and create a safer world for future generations.

  • 23rd March 2023
Flovian DREAMS project
Flovian, a participant of PEPFAR's DREAM Programme in Kenya.
Story

Girls with DREAMS

Across Kenya, PEPFAR’s DREAMS partnership is supporting young women to lead safe and healthy lives free from HIV.

Power of Data to Action
This report was supported by USAID's HEARD Project, USAID, CUNY SPH, Implementation Science Collaborative, Together for Girls, and URC.
Technical reports

The power of Data to Action: Country experiences and lessons following Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys

This resource provides evidence that VACS data and associated processes contribute to meaningful policy change and action to end violence against children and adolescents and gender-based violence.

  • EN, ES
What works to prevent sexual violence against children: Evidence review
Policy briefs

What works to prevent sexual violence against children: Evidence review

Together for Girls, in partnership with The Equality Institute and the Oak Foundation, undertook a systematic review of proven solutions and best practices to prevent and respond to sexual violence against children and young people.

  • EN, ES, FR, SW