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Launching bold solutions to end childhood sexual violence

This online event hosted by To Zero and Safe Futures Hub highlights the first-ever global vision to end CSV, as well as practice- and evidence-based solutions to this global crisis, focusing on two new pivotal reports.

Last updated: 07 February 2025
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Stopping global childhood sexual violence (CSV) requires bold action and the implementation of effective solutions. This online event hosted by To Zero and Safe Futures Hub highlights the first-ever global vision to end CSV, as well as practice- and evidence-based solutions to this global crisis, focusing on two new pivotal reports:

We’re delighted to share the speakers who joined us to provide their critical insights into how, together, we can put an end to childhood sexual violence.

  • Iain DrennanExecutive Director of WeProtect Global Alliance
  • Pooja Taparia, Founder and Chief Executive of Arpan 
  • Steve Crump OBE, Founder and Chair of DeafKidz International
  • Sophia Luu, Founder of Secrets Worth Sharing
  • Elizabeth Letourneau PhD, Family Professor in the Department of Mental Health and Director of MOORE | Preventing Child Sexual Abuse at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Did you miss our webinars?
To accommodate global audiences, the webinar was held at two different times:

Each session featured similar content, and you can watch the recordings below.

Launching bold solutions to end childhood sexual violence – Webinar 1

Launching bold solutions to end childhood sexual violence – Webinar 1

Launching bold solutions to end childhood sexual violence – Webinar 2

Launching bold solutions to end childhood sexual violence – Webinar 2

This moment matters 
Worldwide, 1 in 5 girls and 1 in 7 boys are affected by CSV. Unfortunately, the crisis remains hidden. These reports illuminate actionable pathways to disrupt cycles of violence and create safer futures for all children.

  • From evidence to action: Discover the latest research, practical strategies, and global insights to end CSV.
  • Visionary collaboration: Learn how over 330 civil society leaders, survivors, practitioners, researchers, campaigners and donors from around the world contributed to this unprecedented roadmap.
  • Real solutions: Gain access to proven models and approaches that challenge harmful norms, strengthen justice systems, and reshape prevention strategies.

This is more than a conversation—it’s a call to action. Together, we can galvanize collective power to end CSV once and for all.

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Iain Drennan

Executive Director, WeProtect Global Alliance
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Pooja Taparia

Founder and Chief Executive of Arpan
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Steve Crump OBE

Founder and Chair of DeafKidz International
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Sophia Luu

Founder of Secrets Worth Sharing
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Dr Elizabeth Letourneau

Director at the Moore Center for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Associate Professor at the Department of Mental Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
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Sean Coughlan

Director, To Zero
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Ashleigh Howard

Violence Against Children Research Consultant, Together for Girls
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Nicolas Makharashvili

Director, Safe Futures Hub
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Dr. Daniela Ligiero

CEO and President of Together for Girls and Founder of Brave Movement (Moderator)
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Dr. Faith Mwangi-Powell

CEO of Girls not Brides (Moderator)
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Last updated: 07 February 2025