All: 100 Days to the Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children: We must make each of them count
The power of youth to create a world free of violence
We must change the record of youth exclusion at the highest levels of decision-making. The first-ever Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children set itself to include youth in its agenda and political declaration. Now, we must ensure that youth voices, expertise, and solutions are heard in keeping governments accountable for their pledges.
- 22nd November 2024
The case for national survivor councils in the fight against child sexual abuse
Survivor councils are more than advisory panels. They are the compass guiding the direction of policy, ensuring that reforms are not just well-intentioned but rooted in the realities of those affected. It’s time to stop seeing survivors of childhood sexual violence as the aftermath and start seeing them as the architects of a new future, where very child is protected, free from violence, and thriving.
- 17th October 2024
Digital safety must not slip through the cracks at the first Global Ministerial Conference to End Violence Against Children
As we work towards ending violence against children, we must acknowledge that digital technology is an integral part of children’s everyday lives, with both unprecedented opportunities but also risks of harm.
- 30th September 2024
How can we keep kids safe with only $0.09 of U.S. foreign assistance budgeted towards child wellbeing?
To ensure the continued leadership and influence of the U.S. in the prevention of and response to violence against children globally, we are requesting at least $10million in funding to support VACS directed by CDC to meet the demand across a more comprehensive geographic range of implementation relevant to U.S. foreign assistance priorities.
- 26th September 2024
Is now the most critical moment of influence for the first Global Ministerial on Ending Violence Against Children?
With six weeks to go until the first ever global Ministerial on ending violence against children we are at a tipping point to protect the 1 billion children who experience violence every year.
- 25th September 2024
Being brave does not mean being alone
Our challenges may be greater than ever, but so is our ability to organize and cooperate. At this moment, we must be brave so children can be safe.
- 20th August 2024
Breaking the cycle of violence against children
Addressing violence against children requires a comprehensive approach that involves prevention and supportive measures to prevent these cycles of violence.
- 13th August 2024
Violence against children requires a global response
The consequences of violence against children are felt not only by those who experience it directly but by entire communities and societies. That is why we need a united, global, response to violence against children.
- 11th August 2024
Every child safe: Uniting key actors in the global fight to end violence against children
Join us for this critical discussion of the progress needed to address violence against children, adolescents and sexual and gender-based violence against girls.
- 21st May 2024
How a decade of data is leading solutions to keep children safe
Change is possible, and violence is preventable. By implementing evidence-based policies and targeted interventions we can end violence against children.
- 19th April 2024
Amplifying voices, healing wounds: a survivor's journey to end childhood sexual violence
Florence Keya, co-founder of the Brave Movement, speaks about how prioritizing the safety and well-being of girls is key to creating a better future for women.
- 8th March 2024
Message to a young survivor
You are not alone. It’s important that those with lived experience don’t feel pressured to share anything publicly. We all have our own journeys, and many survivors chose to not be public, while still being incredible agents for change.
- 3rd November 2023