Resources

Violence Against Children Surveys (VACS): towards a global surveillance system

This research briefing describes the contribution VACS have made to the global understanding of violence against children.

Nigeria Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report 2016 (data collection 2014)

Explore the data in Nigeria's Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report.

Preventing violence against children in Malawi

Watch this video to learn how young girls and boys in Malawi are empowered with skills to protect themselves and their friends against sexual abuse.

Sentinel events predicting later unwanted sex among girls: A national survey in Haiti 2012

This article explores findings from Haiti’s first nationally representative survey focused on childhood violence to help inform the development of a national action plan for violence against children.

Nigeria National Action Plan 2015

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).

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.

National Plan of Action for Vulnerable Children in Malawi 2015-2019

Cambodia Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) fact sheet 2014 (data collection 2013)

An overview of the data found in Cambodia's Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report.

Core commitments to prevent and respond to violence against children in Cambodia

This document outlines the government of Cambodia’s core commitments to prevent and respond to violence against children leading to the development of a National Action Plan on violence against children in Cambodia.

The economic burden of the health consequences of violence against children in Cambodia

This study estimates the health and economic burden of violence against children in Cambodia, addressing a significant gap in the current evidence base.

Zambia Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) Report 2018 (data collection 2014)

Explore the data in Zambia's Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report.