It Takes a World to End Violence Against Children

Our global campaign, It Takes a World to End Violence Against Children aims to catalyse a movement of people committed to keeping children safe. 
 
Violence knows no boundaries. It takes many forms and is limits the future of children living in Asia Pacific. It includes:

Child marriage

In South Asia, 29% of girls are married before they turn18.

Sexual abuse

At least 11% of girls and 4% of boys experience sexual abuse in Asia.

 

Corporal punishment

80% of children in Asia are exposed to at least one moderate form of corporal punishment.

Online Sexual Exploitation

64% of Philippine OSEC cases were initiated by referrals from international law enforcement agencies.

Violence in schools

In South Asia, 44.7% children live in countries where they are not legally protected from corporal punishment in schools.

Child Labour

122 million children aged 5-14 years are involved in child labour across Asia Pacific.

We are relentlessly taking action to end violence against children by highlighting its occurrence, empowering young people to speak out, and holding those responsible accountable.

We know we can’t end violence against children alone. That's why we’re working with over 200 partners around the world to build a powerful movement for change.

We are working with community leaders to strengthen child protection mechanisms in target communities. We are addressing issues of physical violence at home and in school, sexual abuse, child labour, child trafficking, and child marriage.

Within our project areas, World Vision helps organise child forums, and partners with local leaders, parents, educators, law enforcers, social workers, and communities of various faiths to support child protection initiatives.