All: Experiences of childhood violence and violence perpetration and the association with inequitable gender norms and violence justification in humanitarian settings in Uganda

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Taking data to action to the next level: Launching the VACS data dashboard

Before the VACS data dashboard, the findings from the VACS were accessible only by searching through multiple PDF reports and factsheets. Now, VACS data is easily accessible to any user in seconds.

  • 8th July 2025
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Meeting the moment: data to action in humanitarian settings

Developing standardized approaches to quantify the scale and consequences of violence against children in humanitarian settings is critical to promoting children’s healthy development and well-being in these environments.

  • 16th December 2024
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Conducting a Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) among humanitarian-affected populations in Uganda

This essay is guest authored by Peter Kisaakye, Francis Obare, George Odwe, Yohannes Wado, and Chi-Chi Undie. Part of Population Council’s Rooted Reflections series, the team share their experiences implementing the first-ever Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (HVACS), gathering vital data about violence against refugee children.

  • 14th August 2022
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Expanding the possibilities for research in refugee settings in the East and Horn of Africa

This essay is guest authored by Chi-Chi Undie, Senior Associate, Population Council and Together for Girls board member. Part of Population Council’s Rooted Reflections series, Chi-Chi shares her experience of implementing the first-ever Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (HVACS), gathering vital data about violence against refugee children.

  • 10th August 2022