All: Associations between childhood violence and mental health in refugee settings in Uganda
Experiences of childhood violence and violence perpetration and the association with inequitable gender norms and violence justification in humanitarian settings in Uganda
Using data from the Uganda Humanitarian Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (HVACS), this paper explores associations between endorsement of inequitable gender norms, intimate partner violence justification, and experiences of violence and/or perpetration of violence in childhood.
Violence Against Children and Youth in Humanitarian Settings: Findings from a 2022 survey of all refugee settlements in Uganda
Explore the data from the first Humanitarian Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (HVACS) in Uganda.
Processes, experiences, and impact: A summary report on community-led Humanitarian Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (HVACS) results dissemination in Uganda
This report summarizes the impact of the Uganda HVACS results dissemination in raising awareness of violence against children, rallying stakeholders to act, and catalyzing existing efforts in violence prevention and response.
Linking Research to Action for Children in Humanitarian Contexts: Synopsis of the 2022 Uganda Humanitarian Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (HVACS) Findings and Data-to-Action Workshop
This report presents key findings from the first-ever VACS conducted exclusively in a humanitarian context—specifically, in refugee settings in Uganda.
Disability, childhood experiences of violence and associated health outcomes in refugee settlements in Uganda
In Uganda's refugee settings, the prevalence of childhood violence is higher among children and youth with disabilities compared to those without disabilities. These findings underscore the need for targeted child protection and response interventions to address the vulnerabilities of children and youth, and particularly for those with disabilities and female children.
Measuring violence against children in humanitarian settings
Guidance for measuring violence against children in humanitarian settings.