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We are TfG
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We are Together for Girls

A quick introduction to the Together for Girls partnership and the Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys (VACS). Understand our unique contributions to ending violence against children, with our particular focus on preventing sexual violence against girls.

  • 28th October 2022
Together for Girls 101 fact sheet
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Together for Girls 101 fact sheet

The Together for Girls 101 fact sheet provides an overview of our global partnership.

  • 7th April 2022
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Global public health journal
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The Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys (VACS): Using VACS data to drive programmes and policies

Explore this study on peer-reviewed research which used Violence Against Children and Youth (VACS) data or mentioned the VACS.

  • 14th December 2021
Violence, SRH, health behaviors, risk and protective factors, by level of education
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Violence, SRH, health behaviors, risk, and protective factors, by level of education

Explore the results from a secondary analysis of VACS data by Together for Girls, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Global Affairs Canada.

  • 20th October 2021
Policy Brief: Investment in nationally representative data on violence against children in low- and middle-income countries
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Policy brief: Investment in nationally representative data on violence against children in low- and middle-income countries

Explore the key findings and recommendations in this policy brief based upon a global systematic review and meta-analysis of factors associated with physical, emotional, and sexual violence against children in ow- and middle-income countries.

  • 3rd August 2021
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VACS Process Paper

Linking Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys to Coordinated and Effective Action: CDC and the Together for Girls Partnership is intended to serve as a guide for countries and Together for Girls partners interested in undertaking VACS and supporting data-informed actions to address the burden and consequences of violence against children and youth.

  • 14th March 2021
Humanitarian VACS guidance
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Measuring violence against children in humanitarian settings

Guidance for measuring violence against children in humanitarian settings.

  • 27th January 2021
Violence against children and youth in the Northern Triangle
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Violence against children and youth in the Northern Triangle

Explore data from the Honduras and El Salvador Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) reports launched in 2019.

  • 20th October 2020
Summary report Tfg meeting
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Priorities for research, monitoring and evaluation: Building the new agenda for Violence Against Children (VAC)

Explore this summary report on the Together for Girls experts meeting with key partners working to combat violence against children (VAC) from the fields of human rights, HIV/AIDS, and violence against women (VAW).

  • 30th October 2015
Considerations for Developing Comprehensive National Actions to Prevent and Respond to Violence Against Children
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Considerations for developing comprehensive national actions to prevent and respond to violence against children

This document builds on The Together for Girls Partnership: Linking Violence Against Children Surveys to coordinated and effective action, consolidating lessons learned from countries undertaking the national action planning process.

  • 27th June 2015
From Research to Action: Advancing Prevention and Response to Violence against Children: Report on the Global Violence against Children Meeting
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From research to action: Advancing prevention and response to violence against children

This report summarizes the content and recommendations that emerged from the Global Meeting on Violence against Children in Ezulwini, Swaziland, 2014.

  • 31st May 2014
linking vacs to to coordinated effective action 2013
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Linking Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys (VACS) to coordinated and effective action

This document serves as a guide for countries and Together for Girls partners interested in undertaking the Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys (VACS).

  • 30th June 2013
Technical Action Framework December 2011
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Technical action framework 2011

The purpose of the Technical action framework is to provide key stakeholders with an overview of the strategies that can be used to prevent and reduce sexual violence and its consequences to children, especially girls.

  • 19th December 2011

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Kiwohede group photo
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Visit Kiwohede

Justa “Mama J” Mwaituka and her co-founders created Kiota Women’s Health and Development as a safe “nest” for vulnerable Tanzanian youth.

  • 31st August 2022
Upendo
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Safe Heroes: Upendo, DREAMS Ambassador, Tanzania

"My life is what I can use to help others, so I have to be a champion. I have to be strong for others.”

  • 31st August 2020
Janisa
Janisa, DREAMS Ambassador, Tanzania. Photo: Together for Girls/Alexandra Tucci Thomas/Tanzania.
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Safe Heroes: Janisa, DREAMS Ambassador, Tanzania

“My salon is famous within the community. People are brought to me even if I don’t know them because they know that I am a champion for the victims of sexual violence.”

  • 14th November 2018