Resources
A sex-disaggregated analysis of how emotional violence relates to suicide ideation in low- and middle-income countries
This study examines how exposure to emotional violence is associated with suicide ideation in childhood and adolescence in low- and middle-income countries.
Coerced and forced sexual initiation and its association with negative health outcomes among youth: Results from the Nigeria, Uganda, and Zambia Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys
This study examined the prevalence of forced sexual initiation and its consequences associated with forced sexual initiation among youth aged 13–24 years in three countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
INSPIRE: Seven strategies for ending violence against children
Building on growing evidence that violence against children is preventable, these evidence-based strategies support countries and communities to intensify their focus on prevention programmes and services in order to reduce violence against children.
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Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) fact sheet
Learn more about the Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys (VACS), including background on the process for implementation, details about the type of data found in the surveys, and information on where the surveys have been conducted so far.
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Zimbabwe Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) fact sheet 2017 (data collection 2012)
An overview of the data found in Zimbabwe's 2017 Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report.
Nigeria Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) fact sheet 2016 (data collection 2014)
An overview of the data found in Nigeria's Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report.
Rwanda Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) fact sheet 2015-2016
An overview of the data found in Rwanda's Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report.
Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) updated questionnaire fact sheet
Find details about recent changes to the VACS questionnaire, including the review process, updated measures, and new modules for Latin American countries.
Lesotho Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) fact sheet 2020 (data collection 2018)
An overview of the data found in Lesotho's Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report.
Lao PDR VACS fact sheet 2018 (data collection 2014)
An overview of the data found in Lao PDR’s Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report.
Malawi Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) fact sheet 2015 (data collection 2013)
An overview of the data found in Malawi's Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report.
Malawi Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report 2015 (data collection 2013)
Explore the data in Malawi's Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report.