HOME - TOGETHER FOR GIRLSWHO WE AREHOW WE WORKWHERE WE WORKVACS SURVEYSRESOURCESCOVID-19 Using data as our guide, the Together for Girls partnership raises awareness, promotes evidence-based solutions, and galvanizes multisectoral action to end violence against children.We have a special focus on preventing sexual violence against girls.. Our growing partnership is currently active in more than 20 countries across the globe. To learn more, view the Together for Girls video or SCHOOL RELATED GENDER BASED VIOLENCE Defining SRGBV. SRGBV violates children’s fundamental rights, is a form of gender discrimination, and has wide-ranging consequences for children’s physical and emotional well-being, school performance and attendance and likelihood of experiencing or perpetrating future violence. School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV) is any act or HONDURAS - TOGETHER FOR GIRLS For an overview of the data found in Honduras’s Violence Against Children Survey, download the Honduras one-pager fact sheet. 16% of girls experienced sexual violence in childhood. 32% of girls experienced physical violence in childhood. 16% of girls and young women who experienced pressured or physically forced sex reported a

resultant

NIGERIA - TOGETHER FOR GIRLS Nigeria is the first country to undertake and launch the Violence Against Children Survey (VACS) in West Africa. The Summary Report of Nigeria’s VACS was released in September 2015, with a full report launched in February 2016. THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF TALKING TO A SURVIVOR OF SEXUAL VACS data shows that up to 38 percent of girls and 21 percent of boys have experienced some form of sexual violence in childhood. Of these survivors, only about half ever tell someone about the experience—if they do, it’s most often a peer. An even smaller group COLOMBIA - TOGETHER FOR GIRLS For an overview of the data found in Colombia’s Violence Against Children Survey, download the Colombia one-pager fact sheet. Key highlights from the preliminary data include: 41% of girls experienced sexual, physical or emotional violence in childhood. Among girls who have experienced sexual violence, less than 6% of girls received help. ZIMBABWE - TOGETHER FOR GIRLS Zimbabwe integrated the findings of the National Baseline Survey into a multi-sectoral protocol to address child abuse and sexual violence. In October 2014, the Government of Zimbabwe and the Ministry of Women Affairs, Gender and Community Development launched its first ever National Girls’ and Young Women’s Empowerment Framework, which details the Government’s commitment to empowering TANZANIA - TOGETHER FOR GIRLS For an overview of the data found in Tanzania’s Violence Against Children Survey, download the Tanzania one-pager factsheet. DOWNLOAD. Key highlights include: 27% of girls reported experiencing sexual violence before the age of 18. 52% of girls told someone about experiencing sexual violence, yet only 13 percent of girls received

services.

ESWATINI - TOGETHER FOR GIRLS Eswatini undertook the Violence Against Girls Survey (VACS) in 2007. The first of its kind, the survey focused on sexual, physical and emotional violence against female children and young adults between the ages of 13 and 24, and the objectives were to describe the epidemiology of the violence (i.e. patterns and distribution of the violence), and to identify potential risk and protective factors. THE GOVERNMENT OF HONDURAS LAUNCHES The Honduras VACS was led by the Government of Honduras’ Sub-Secretary of Security in Prevention with support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), International Organization for Migration (IOM), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Honduran government taskforce, Gabinete de Prevención. HOME - TOGETHER FOR GIRLSWHO WE AREHOW WE WORKWHERE WE WORKVACS SURVEYSRESOURCESCOVID-19 Using data as our guide, the Together for Girls partnership raises awareness, promotes evidence-based solutions, and galvanizes multisectoral action to end violence against children.We have a special focus on preventing sexual violence against girls.. Our growing partnership is currently active in more than 20 countries across the globe. To learn more, view the Together for Girls video or SCHOOL RELATED GENDER BASED VIOLENCE Defining SRGBV. SRGBV violates children’s fundamental rights, is a form of gender discrimination, and has wide-ranging consequences for children’s physical and emotional well-being, school performance and attendance and likelihood of experiencing or perpetrating future violence. School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV) is any act or HONDURAS - TOGETHER FOR GIRLS For an overview of the data found in Honduras’s Violence Against Children Survey, download the Honduras one-pager fact sheet. 16% of girls experienced sexual violence in childhood. 32% of girls experienced physical violence in childhood. 16% of girls and young women who experienced pressured or physically forced sex reported a

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NIGERIA - TOGETHER FOR GIRLS Nigeria is the first country to undertake and launch the Violence Against Children Survey (VACS) in West Africa. The Summary Report of Nigeria’s VACS was released in September 2015, with a full report launched in February 2016. THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF TALKING TO A SURVIVOR OF SEXUAL VACS data shows that up to 38 percent of girls and 21 percent of boys have experienced some form of sexual violence in childhood. Of these survivors, only about half ever tell someone about the experience—if they do, it’s most often a peer. An even smaller group COLOMBIA - TOGETHER FOR GIRLS For an overview of the data found in Colombia’s Violence Against Children Survey, download the Colombia one-pager fact sheet. Key highlights from the preliminary data include: 41% of girls experienced sexual, physical or emotional violence in childhood. Among girls who have experienced sexual violence, less than 6% of girls received help. ZIMBABWE - TOGETHER FOR GIRLS Zimbabwe integrated the findings of the National Baseline Survey into a multi-sectoral protocol to address child abuse and sexual violence. In October 2014, the Government of Zimbabwe and the Ministry of Women Affairs, Gender and Community Development launched its first ever National Girls’ and Young Women’s Empowerment Framework, which details the Government’s commitment to empowering TANZANIA - TOGETHER FOR GIRLS For an overview of the data found in Tanzania’s Violence Against Children Survey, download the Tanzania one-pager factsheet. DOWNLOAD. Key highlights include: 27% of girls reported experiencing sexual violence before the age of 18. 52% of girls told someone about experiencing sexual violence, yet only 13 percent of girls received

services.

ESWATINI - TOGETHER FOR GIRLS Eswatini undertook the Violence Against Girls Survey (VACS) in 2007. The first of its kind, the survey focused on sexual, physical and emotional violence against female children and young adults between the ages of 13 and 24, and the objectives were to describe the epidemiology of the violence (i.e. patterns and distribution of the violence), and to identify potential risk and protective factors. THE GOVERNMENT OF HONDURAS LAUNCHES The Honduras VACS was led by the Government of Honduras’ Sub-Secretary of Security in Prevention with support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), International Organization for Migration (IOM), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Honduran government taskforce, Gabinete de Prevención. WHO WE ARE - TOGETHER FOR GIRLS Together for Girls is a global public-private partnership dedicated to ending violence against children, with a particular focus on sexual violence against girls. Founded in 2009, the Together for Girls partnership brings together national governments, UN agencies and private sector organizations to prevent and respond to violence, as a THE GOVERNMENT OF LESOTHO LAUNCHES VIOLENCE AGAINST On September 23, 2020, the Government of Lesotho launched their Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report with support from PEPFAR, CDC, UNICEF, and other partners. The launch was broadcast live by the Lesotho National Broadcasting Service and included remarks from Dr. Felix Ndagije, Country Director of Lesotho for ICAP; Anurita Bains, UNICEF Representative to Lesotho; Amanda

EL SALVADOR

For an overview of the data found in El Salvador’s Violence Against Children Survey, download the El Salvador one-pager fact sheet. 14% of girls experienced sexual violence in childhood. 22% of girls experienced physical violence in childhood. 9% of girls and young women who experienced pressured or physically forced sex reported a

resultant

VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN IN KENYA Violence against children is preventable. In every country around the world, children and youth, particularly adolescent girls, experience sexual violence at unacceptable rates. In Kenya, the 2019 Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) found that 16 percent of girls and 6 percent of boys experience sexual violence before the age

of 18.

JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS Hurricane Hugo and the Loma Prieta earthquakes, when compared with pre-disaster rates. Keenan et al. (2004) reported increased incidence of inflicted traumatic brain THE GOVERNMENT OF HONDURAS LAUNCHES The Honduras VACS was led by the Government of Honduras’ Sub-Secretary of Security in Prevention with support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), International Organization for Migration (IOM), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Honduran government taskforce, Gabinete de Prevención. GENDER NORMS AND HEALTH: INSIGHTS FROM GLOBAL SURVEY DATA Series www.thelancet.com Vol 393 June 15, 2019 2455 Gender Equality, Norms, and Health 2 Gender norms and health: insights from global survey data Ann M Weber, Beniamino Cislaghi, Valerie Meausoone, Safa Abdalla, Iván Mejía-Guevara, Pooja Loftus, Emma Hallgren, Ilana Seff, Lindsay Stark, UGANDA - TOGETHER FOR GIRLS Uganda - Together For Girls. The Uganda Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development led the implementation of the Uganda VACS with support from partners. In August 2018, they launched the “Uganda Violence Against Children: Findings From a National Survey 2015” Report. For an overview of the data found in Uganda’s Violence

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KENYA - TOGETHER FOR GIRLS In 2014, the Government of Kenya and the Together for Girls partnership released the first Violence Against Children Survey public use dataset. In 2019, the Government of Kenya, with support from partners, conducted a second VACS survey to measure progress made since the 2010 VACS and identify emerging trends in violence against

children.

ZAMBIA - TOGETHER FOR GIRLS Zambia - Together For Girls. The Zambia Health and Wellbeing Survey (H-Well) is the first Violence Against Children Survey (VACS) done in the country. The policy brief with key preliminary findings of Zambia’s H-WELL Survey was released in November 2015, and the final report launched in November 2018. The findings were featured by UNICEF HOME - TOGETHER FOR GIRLSWHO WE AREHOW WE WORKWHERE WE WORKVACS SURVEYSRESOURCESCOVID-19 Using data as our guide, the Together for Girls partnership raises awareness, promotes evidence-based solutions, and galvanizes multisectoral action to end violence against children.We have a special focus on preventing sexual violence against girls.. Our growing partnership is currently active in more than 20 countries across the globe. To learn more, view the Together for Girls video or SCHOOL RELATED GENDER BASED VIOLENCE Defining SRGBV. SRGBV violates children’s fundamental rights, is a form of gender discrimination, and has wide-ranging consequences for children’s physical and emotional well-being, school performance and attendance and likelihood of experiencing or perpetrating future violence. School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV) is any act or HONDURAS - TOGETHER FOR GIRLS For an overview of the data found in Honduras’s Violence Against Children Survey, download the Honduras one-pager fact sheet. 16% of girls experienced sexual violence in childhood. 32% of girls experienced physical violence in childhood. 16% of girls and young women who experienced pressured or physically forced sex reported a

resultant

THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF TALKING TO A SURVIVOR OF SEXUAL VACS data shows that up to 38 percent of girls and 21 percent of boys have experienced some form of sexual violence in childhood. Of these survivors, only about half ever tell someone about the experience—if they do, it’s most often a peer. An even smaller group NIGERIA - TOGETHER FOR GIRLS Nigeria is the first country to undertake and launch the Violence Against Children Survey (VACS) in West Africa. The Summary Report of Nigeria’s VACS was released in September 2015, with a full report launched in February 2016. ESWATINI - TOGETHER FOR GIRLS Eswatini undertook the Violence Against Girls Survey (VACS) in 2007. The first of its kind, the survey focused on sexual, physical and emotional violence against female children and young adults between the ages of 13 and 24, and the objectives were to describe the epidemiology of the violence (i.e. patterns and distribution of the violence), and to identify potential risk and protective factors. VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN IN KENYA Violence against children is preventable. In every country around the world, children and youth, particularly adolescent girls, experience sexual violence at unacceptable rates. In Kenya, the 2019 Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) found that 16 percent of girls and 6 percent of boys experience sexual violence before the age

of 18.

TANZANIA - TOGETHER FOR GIRLS For an overview of the data found in Tanzania’s Violence Against Children Survey, download the Tanzania one-pager factsheet. DOWNLOAD. Key highlights include: 27% of girls reported experiencing sexual violence before the age of 18. 52% of girls told someone about experiencing sexual violence, yet only 13 percent of girls received

services.

ZAMBIA - TOGETHER FOR GIRLS Zambia - Together For Girls. The Zambia Health and Wellbeing Survey (H-Well) is the first Violence Against Children Survey (VACS) done in the country. The policy brief with key preliminary findings of Zambia’s H-WELL Survey was released in November 2015, and the final report launched in November 2018. The findings were featured by UNICEF THE GOVERNMENT OF HONDURAS LAUNCHES The Honduras VACS was led by the Government of Honduras’ Sub-Secretary of Security in Prevention with support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), International Organization for Migration (IOM), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Honduran government taskforce, Gabinete de Prevención. HOME - TOGETHER FOR GIRLSWHO WE AREHOW WE WORKWHERE WE WORKVACS SURVEYSRESOURCESCOVID-19 Using data as our guide, the Together for Girls partnership raises awareness, promotes evidence-based solutions, and galvanizes multisectoral action to end violence against children.We have a special focus on preventing sexual violence against girls.. Our growing partnership is currently active in more than 20 countries across the globe. To learn more, view the Together for Girls video or SCHOOL RELATED GENDER BASED VIOLENCE Defining SRGBV. SRGBV violates children’s fundamental rights, is a form of gender discrimination, and has wide-ranging consequences for children’s physical and emotional well-being, school performance and attendance and likelihood of experiencing or perpetrating future violence. School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV) is any act or HONDURAS - TOGETHER FOR GIRLS For an overview of the data found in Honduras’s Violence Against Children Survey, download the Honduras one-pager fact sheet. 16% of girls experienced sexual violence in childhood. 32% of girls experienced physical violence in childhood. 16% of girls and young women who experienced pressured or physically forced sex reported a

resultant

THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF TALKING TO A SURVIVOR OF SEXUAL VACS data shows that up to 38 percent of girls and 21 percent of boys have experienced some form of sexual violence in childhood. Of these survivors, only about half ever tell someone about the experience—if they do, it’s most often a peer. An even smaller group NIGERIA - TOGETHER FOR GIRLS Nigeria is the first country to undertake and launch the Violence Against Children Survey (VACS) in West Africa. The Summary Report of Nigeria’s VACS was released in September 2015, with a full report launched in February 2016. ESWATINI - TOGETHER FOR GIRLS Eswatini undertook the Violence Against Girls Survey (VACS) in 2007. The first of its kind, the survey focused on sexual, physical and emotional violence against female children and young adults between the ages of 13 and 24, and the objectives were to describe the epidemiology of the violence (i.e. patterns and distribution of the violence), and to identify potential risk and protective factors. VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN IN KENYA Violence against children is preventable. In every country around the world, children and youth, particularly adolescent girls, experience sexual violence at unacceptable rates. In Kenya, the 2019 Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) found that 16 percent of girls and 6 percent of boys experience sexual violence before the age

of 18.

TANZANIA - TOGETHER FOR GIRLS For an overview of the data found in Tanzania’s Violence Against Children Survey, download the Tanzania one-pager factsheet. DOWNLOAD. Key highlights include: 27% of girls reported experiencing sexual violence before the age of 18. 52% of girls told someone about experiencing sexual violence, yet only 13 percent of girls received

services.

ZAMBIA - TOGETHER FOR GIRLS Zambia - Together For Girls. The Zambia Health and Wellbeing Survey (H-Well) is the first Violence Against Children Survey (VACS) done in the country. The policy brief with key preliminary findings of Zambia’s H-WELL Survey was released in November 2015, and the final report launched in November 2018. The findings were featured by UNICEF THE GOVERNMENT OF HONDURAS LAUNCHES The Honduras VACS was led by the Government of Honduras’ Sub-Secretary of Security in Prevention with support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), International Organization for Migration (IOM), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Honduran government taskforce, Gabinete de Prevención. EDUCATION: A FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHT Education of both girls and boys plays a key role in human, social, and economic development. Education is a vital part of achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and creating a more equitable world. However, globally, girls graduate at a significantly lower rate than boys. According to the UNGEI report, “Missed Opportunities: The VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN AND YOUTH SURVEYS The Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys (VACS) are led by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as part of the Together for Girls partnership. The surveys measure the prevalence, past 12-month incidence, and circumstances surrounding violence in

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VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN SURVEYS The Violence Against Children Survey (VACS) datasets provide an opportunity for researchers to conduct investigations with the rich, detailed information available in the VACS, and helps increase our understanding of and ability to prevent and respond to the epidemic of violence against girls and boys. 6 WAYS TO CELEBRATE THE 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER Meet a Hero: Get inspired by the Together for Girls list of #16Heroes fighting to end violence.Together for Girls highlighted 16 people working to end GBV around the world. From a Colombian journalist to a Yazidi activist to a determined Afghani adolescent girl rapper, our 16 heroes show that tackling a global problem like sexual violence can start with individual action.

EL SALVADOR

For an overview of the data found in El Salvador’s Violence Against Children Survey, download the El Salvador one-pager fact sheet. 14% of girls experienced sexual violence in childhood. 22% of girls experienced physical violence in childhood. 9% of girls and young women who experienced pressured or physically forced sex reported a

resultant

JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS Hurricane Hugo and the Loma Prieta earthquakes, when compared with pre-disaster rates. Keenan et al. (2004) reported increased incidence of inflicted traumatic brain COLOMBIA - TOGETHER FOR GIRLS For an overview of the data found in Colombia’s Violence Against Children Survey, download the Colombia one-pager fact sheet. Key highlights from the preliminary data include: 41% of girls experienced sexual, physical or emotional violence in childhood. Among girls who have experienced sexual violence, less than 6% of girls received help. ZIMBABWE - TOGETHER FOR GIRLS Zimbabwe integrated the findings of the National Baseline Survey into a multi-sectoral protocol to address child abuse and sexual violence. In October 2014, the Government of Zimbabwe and the Ministry of Women Affairs, Gender and Community Development launched its first ever National Girls’ and Young Women’s Empowerment Framework, which details the Government’s commitment to empowering THE GOVERNMENT OF HONDURAS LAUNCHES The Honduras VACS was led by the Government of Honduras’ Sub-Secretary of Security in Prevention with support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), International Organization for Migration (IOM), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Honduran government taskforce, Gabinete de Prevención. KENYA - TOGETHER FOR GIRLS In 2014, the Government of Kenya and the Together for Girls partnership released the first Violence Against Children Survey public use dataset. In 2019, the Government of Kenya, with support from partners, conducted a second VACS survey to measure progress made since the 2010 VACS and identify emerging trends in violence against

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