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Violence against children
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Spotlight Initiative Caribbean Regional Programme
Ending violence against women, girls, and children in the Caribbean
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Report
Mapping and dynamics of violence involving youth and children in urban areas in Port-au-Prince
This study aims to map and explain the dynamics of gang violence and armed actors which involve and impact young people and children (0-24 years old) in urban areas of Port-au-Prince between 2016 and 2022. Its main goal is to understand the context, dynamics and impacts of violence on children and young people in ...
Report
Working Paper: Roadmap to address armed and urban violence in Latin America and the Caribbean
The purpose of this working paper is to expand UNICEF’s knowledge and to provide a roadmap that includes evidence-based solutions to inform programming in urban areas addressing armed violence. We provide a definition of armed and urban violence that takes into consideration both risks factors and protective facto...
News note
FAST FACTS: Violence against children widespread, affecting millions globally
NEW YORK, 4 November 2024 — As world leaders, civil society, advocates, survivors, and young people gather this week for the inaugural Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children in Bogotá, Colombia, UNICEF is calling for urgent action to combat violence that devastates the lives of millions ...
Report
Spotlight Initiative Learning Brief
This brief synthesizes insights from the experiences of UNICEF's Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Office (LACRO) and Country Offices (CO) in the region implementing the Spotlight Initiative to inform future programming, policy development, and partnership strategies for addressing the interconnected issues...
Report
Promoting early childhood development and parenting programmes
This paper advocates for gender-inclusive Early Childhood Development (ECD) and parenting programmes in the Caribbean to address Violence Against Children (VAC), highlighting gendered dimensions and the impact of COVID-19, with the purpose of informing policymakers and providing strategies to create safer environm...
Campaign
#CutTheViolence
In Latin America and the Caribbean, violence has become part of the everyday life of children and adolescents. Our region is considered one of the most violent in the world. It is time to stop the cycle of violence. Logo reads violence generates more violence #CutTheViolence List by countries Helplines | How does...
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Country guide: Helplines for violent situations against children and adolescents
UNICEF is calling for efforts to identify all situations of violence against children. It is necessary to become aware of the situation and recognize cases of violence and break the cycle of violence trapping millions of children and adolescents in Latin America and the Caribbean. Children and adolescents who expe...
Press release
Critical supplies for children looted at the armed-group-controlled main port of Port-au-Prince
PORT-AU-PRINCE, 16 th March 2024 – Early this morning, one of UNICEF's 17 containers was looted at Port-au-Prince's main port. The looted container held essential items for maternal, neonatal, and child survival, including resuscitators and related equipment, as well as critical supplies for early childhood devel...
Statement
UNICEF urges all parties to safeguard children amid latest unrest in Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, 8 February 2024 – UNICEF is deeply concerned by recent reports highlighting the violence faced and witnessed by children during the current socio-political events in Haiti. We urge all stakeholders to ensure that children are protected, regardless of their situation. Protecting children should be the priority. UNICEF calls on…
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Strategies to end violence against children
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Strategic partnerships for stronger results and greater reach
logos-spotlight-initiative Advertising and Social Behaviour Change Communications (SBCC) are key approaches to drive social and behavioral change to prevent violence against women and girls (VAWG). Pervasive gender stereotypes persist throughout society and demand comprehensive cross-sectoral interventions to alig...
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Education
Logos Spotlight Initiative These resources are awaiting approval of the CARICOM Education COHSOD in Q1 of 2024. Stay tuned for their publication on this page immediately after such approval is granted UNICEF and the Human Resource Development Programme at the CARICOM Secretariat joined forces to enhance regional e...