All: Girls with DREAMS: Flovian
Groundbreaking data tells a story of violence in Kenya, and leads to 7 acts that reduced it by half
In 2010, Kenya's first national Violence Against Children and Youth Survey revealed alarming statistics about the prevalence of physical, sexual, and emotional violence among boys and girls. A decade later the data told a different story. The power of data-driven action at a national level was proven for the first time, uncovering the efficacy of interventions to protect at-risk children.
- 4th December 2023
Why investing in preventing childhood sexual violence is the right thing, and the smart thing
Investing in ending childhood sexual violence is the right thing to do, and we must protect kids and support those who have experienced this horrible trauma. Globally, policy and decision makers can save billions investing in preventing child sexual abuse. The returns on investment would cut across physical and mental health, labor, judicial, and other sectors.
- 11th September 2023
How are youth activists using data to fight gender-based violence?
What are the current pathways for youth participation in research? To end gender-based violence issues of intersectionality must be addressed. Critically, all strategies for using data on these intersectional issues must prioritize youth and survivor voices. This is particularly true in both development and humanitarian contexts.
- 6th July 2023
World AIDS Day 2021: End inequalities. End AIDS. End pandemics.
The World AIDS Day 2021 theme is “End Inequality. End AIDS. End Pandemics.” By ending gender inequality and the silent pandemic of sexual violence against children and adolescents, we can create a safer, AIDS-free future.
- 1st December 2021
Five facts inspiring hope on International Day of the Girl
Every October 11, we celebrate International Day of the Girl to recognize the achievements, opportunities and challenges impacting girls and young women everywhere.
- 8th October 2021
What’s your take on equality? But, really…
Twenty-five years ago this week, 50,000 people gathered in Beijing for the UN’s Fourth World Conference on Women.
- 16th September 2020
Get involved: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Six ways to celebrate 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
- 8th December 2017
Together for Girls hosts high-level event for International Day of the Girl
To commemorate International Day of the Girl, Together for Girls co-hosted a high-level event at the Embassy of Canada, “Data to Action: Breaking the Cycle of Violence Against Girls”.
- 12th November 2017
The power and influence of girls: The World in Your Hands Art Contest
For the second annual World in Your Hands Art Contest, Together for Girls and the Coalition for Adolescent Girls asked female artists ages 12-24 about their influences, how they themselves strive to influence others, and how they use their voice and influence to make the world a better place.
- 13th March 2017