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.
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.
An overview of the data found in Zimbabwe's 2017 Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report.
Find details about recent changes to the VACS questionnaire, including the review process, updated measures, and new modules for Latin American countries.
An overview of the data found in Rwanda's Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report.
An overview of the data found in Nigeria's Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report.
An overview of the data found in Lesotho's Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report.
Explore the data in Lao PDR's Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report.
Explore the data in Malawi's Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report.
An overview of the data found in Malawi's Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report.
An overview of the data found in Lao PDR’s Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) report.
This fact sheet contains information on the secondary analysis of the VACS with a focus on school-related gender-based violence.