We are delighted to launch our new Kenya storytelling hub. Propelled by the first Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) in 2010, Kenya raised awareness, mobilized resources, and prioritized a decade of action to end violence against children. The results from the second VACS, launched earlier this year, show that these efforts paid off. Change is possible.
On November 7, 2018, the Government of the Republic of Zambia hosted a high-level event in Lusaka to launch the first-ever national report on the Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS), also known as Zambia’s Health and Wellbeing Survey (H-Well). Zambia’s VACS report provides never-before seen data on the prevalence, nature and consequences […]
Dr. Paul Zeitz is a physician, an epidemiologist and long standing advocate for justice and human rights, including children’s rights. He is the author of the recently released book, Waging Justice, a Doctor’s Journey to Speak Truth and Be Bold and serves as the Co-Founder of SDG Compacts and the Sustainable Development Games at the […]
September 4, 2018 By Gustavo Bardales, Director of the Safer Municipalities Program, Sub Secretary of Security in Prevention, Government of Honduras On September 4, 2018, President Juan Orlando Hernández of the Republic of Honduras invited government officials, civil society organizations and development partners to the Casa Presidencial for a special event to […]
Sitawa Wafula is a Kenyan mental health advocate and survivor of sexual violence. When we asked Sitawa what advice she has for fellow survivors, she knew exactly what she wanted to say: “Whatever you do, do not let what happened silence you.” Sitawa’s courage to speak out about her experiences led her to create […]
Everyone has a role to play in ending sexual violence. Read our round-up of actions you can take, from supporting survivors to starting conversations with your family and friends: 1) Learn more: Learn how the issue is impacting your local community, your nation and the world, and then share with friends and family. […]
Participants at a Honduras VACS meeting on March 20, 2018. Photo courtesy of Gustavo Bardales. National leaders, especially governments, play a crucial role in the data-to-action process. To support national engagement across sectors, Together for Girls is piloting a Data-to-Policy Fellowship in Honduras, the first Latin American country to complete a Violence Against […]
During the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women, Together for Girls, Women Deliver and Girl Up hosted “Violence Knows No Borders.” Convening global leaders and youth advocates, the event highlighted the latest evidence-based and youth-led solutions in violence prevention and response. The Honourable Maryam Monsef, the Minister of Status of Women for Canada, […]
By Zoe Colgin January 2, 2018 2017 was a whirlwind year, chock-full of important triumphs and challenges for the global community. For those of us working to end violence against women and children, 2017 was marked by renewed momentum and important global conversations. As we set our sights on the year ahead, let’s rewind […]
By Daniela Ligiero December 22, 2018 As I look back at 2017, there’s no doubt that it was a watershed year for those of us committed to ending violence against girls and women. Not only because more and more survivors who have the courage to come forward are being believed—but also because global leaders […]
“Empowerment of and investment in girls are key in breaking the cycle of discrimination and violence and in promoting and protecting the full and effective enjoyment of their human rights” -United Nations Resolution 66/170 The United Nations declared October 11 International Day of the Girl, a day to celebrate progress and galvanize […]
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