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.
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.
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.
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.