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LVCT DREAMS programe Kenya 16
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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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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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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
Melissa Kirby, Phumzile Mlambo-Nguka, Kathy Calvin
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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“Perfection of a teenage girl” By Alexandra, United States
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Barriers and solutions to gender inequality: art contest winners

Girls from all over the world used their artistic talents to illustrate barriers and solutions to gender inequities that stop them from reaching their full potential.

  • 2nd March 2016