Document Type

Report

Publication Date

2-1-2024

Abstract

The Uganda Humanitarian Violence Against Children Survey (HVACS), completed in 2022 in refugee settlements in Uganda, was the first of the Baobab Research Programme Consortium’s (RPC’s) series of studies to be implemented. As a landmark study, and the first-ever HVACS, it provided critical insights into the state of Violence Against Children (VAC) in refugee settlements in Uganda. Baobab conducted a collaborative radio dissemination activity in Uganda that was designed to take place during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) commemorated between 25 November and 10 December 2023, aligning with the global theme “Invest to prevent violence against women and girls.” The 16 Days of Activism provided a platform to design and disseminate key messages by the Baobab RPC in partnership with the Government of Uganda (Office of the Prime Minister, Department of Refugees) and other stakeholders. The HVACS dissemination activity was successful in terms of raising awareness on VAC, rallying stakeholders to act, and catalyzing existing efforts in violence prevention and response.

DOI

10.31899/sbsr2024.1008

Language

English

Project

Baobab: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Refugee Settings

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