Together we can build a safe future for all children

We have the tools: now it is our responsiblity to scale up solutions to end childhood sexual violence.

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A roadmap to end childhood sexual violence

Childhood sexual violence can — and must — be prevented. Our new “Building Safe Futures” evidence review calls for practical action to protect children worldwide. 

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Safe Futures is a partnership of three organizations

Safe Futures Hub is a joint initiative between the Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI), Together for Girls, and WeProtect Global Alliance focused on solutions to end sexual violence against children.

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View the latest events, resources, and tools from across the partnership.

Reports & articles

Building Safe Futures: Solutions to end childhood sexual violence

“Building Safe Futures: Solutions to end childhood sexual violence” is a comprehensive evidence review highlighting what works to prevent and respond to childhood sexual violence in low- and middle-income countries.

Reports & articles

Scoping review to identify child sexual violence research gaps in low- and middle income countries

The review provides the foundation for a collaborative CSV research priority-setting process by identifying critical research gaps in the field and grouping them into domains under which research questions can be generated.

Evidence-based solution

Empowerment and Livelihood of Adolescents (ELA)

ELA is a youth empowerment program offering safe spaces and mentor-led, community-supported programming. Through a combination of education and economic empowerment, young girls gain the knowledge and tools to overcome barriers and reach their full potential.

  • Uganda
  • Effective

Reports & articles

Assessing the scale and scope of child sexual abuse online

This report assesses the scale and scope of child sexual exploitation and abuse online, to transform the response.

Evidence-based solution

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DREAMS program

The DREAMS (Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored, and Safe) program is a multisectoral HIV prevention program for at-risk adolescent girls and young women.

  • Kenya
  • Effective

Videos & podcasts

Sexual Violence Research Podcast

The Sexual Violence Research Podcast from the SVRI is a series of conversations with experienced and committed experts as they work towards a world free from violence.

Evidence-based solution

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DeafKidz Defenders

The DeafKidz Defenders program uses a play-based EdTech resource with thematic minigames and scenarios to increase children’s ability to recognize and respond to online and offline abuse.

  • South Africa
  • Pakistan
  • Prudent

Learnings

Lessons learned from the Together for Girls Partnership in Tanzania

This case study shares highlights from a decade-long groundbreaking country-led action to end violence against children and youth.