All: Violence against children requires a global response

Youth advocates
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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
Survivor councils
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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100 Days to the Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children: We must make each of them count

We are 100 days away from the first-ever Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children. The time is now to make a difference in the lives of children worldwide.

  • 2nd August 2024
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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