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Groundbreaking data tells a story of violence in Kenya, and leads to 7 acts that reduced it by half

In 2010, Kenya's first national Violence Against Children and Youth Survey revealed alarming statistics about the prevalence of physical, sexual, and emotional violence among boys and girls. A decade later the data told a different story. The power of data-driven action at a national level was proven for the first time, uncovering the efficacy of interventions to protect at-risk children.

  • 4th December 2023
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World AIDS Day 2021: End inequalities. End AIDS. End pandemics.

The World AIDS Day 2021 theme is “End Inequality. End AIDS. End Pandemics.” By ending gender inequality and the silent pandemic of sexual violence against children and adolescents, we can create a safer, AIDS-free future.

  • 1st December 2021
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Five facts inspiring hope on International Day of the Girl

Every October 11, we celebrate International Day of the Girl to recognize the achievements, opportunities and challenges impacting girls and young women everywhere.

  • 8th October 2021
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What’s your take on equality? But, really…

Twenty-five years ago this week, 50,000 people gathered in Beijing for the UN’s Fourth World Conference on Women.

  • 16th September 2020
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Survivors’ Agenda Virtual Town Hall

This town hall brings together survivors of sexual violence against children — remarkable activists that are helping change the way we think about an issue that, directly or indirectly, affects all of us.

  • 26th August 2020
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Get involved: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Six ways to celebrate 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

  • 8th December 2017
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Melissa Kirby, Phumzile Mlambo-Nguka, Kathy Calvin and Girl Up Teen Advisers
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Together for Girls hosts high-level event for International Day of the Girl

To commemorate International Day of the Girl, Together for Girls co-hosted a high-level event at the Embassy of Canada, “Data to Action: Breaking the Cycle of Violence Against Girls”.

  • 12th November 2017
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The power and influence of girls: The World in Your Hands Art Contest

For the second annual World in Your Hands Art Contest, Together for Girls and the Coalition for Adolescent Girls asked female artists ages 12-24 about their influences, how they themselves strive to influence others, and how they use their voice and influence to make the world a better place.

  • 13th March 2017