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Screening for sexual violence against children in schools in refugee settings in Uganda

The Uganda HVACS revealed high rates of sexual violence against children in refugee settings. This intervention aimed to proactively identify child and adolescent survivors and connect them to care, while also changing norms that help sustain violence, and strengthening child-parent communication and relationships.

  • 19th June 2025

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