publication / March 12, 2024
Joining Forces Alliance Somalia Advocacy and Policy Asks on Combatting Violence Against Women and Girls in Somalia
Somalia continues to face significant challenges in addressing violence against women and girls (VAWG). According to the Somalia Health and Demographic Survey (SHDS, 2020), gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of the most prevalent human rights violations faced by women and girls in Somalia. The survey shows that over 60% of women face physical abuse, denial of education, forced marriage, rape and sexual harassment forms of domestic violence.
press release / March 18, 2024
World Vision warns of increasing hunger, sexual violence and limited access to health services for children in Haiti
World Vision press release highlighting the deteriorating security situation in Haiti. World Vision leaders warn the situation could lead to increased hunger, sexual violence and limited access to health services for children in Haiti
publication / February 27, 2024
United in Faith to End Violence Against Children and Gender-based Violence in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH)
World Vision Bosnia and Hercegovina factsheet about ending violence against children and gender-based violence
publication / February 28, 2024
Capability Statement - Ending Violence
Capability Statement - Ending Violence
opinion / February 22, 2024
Engaging Faith Actors to overcome Harmful Social Norms and Practices: Fighting Violence Against Women and Children in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Preparing for her participation at the World Bank Fragility Forum in Washington, D.C., Dragana Bulic is increasingly alarmed by the recent research showing that youth in Bosnia hold more rigid views and gender stereotypes than adults. She will be speaking about World Vision’s work with faith actors to fight gender-based violence and violence against children at the forum.
opinion / February 22, 2024
Engaging Faith Actors to overcome Harmful Social Norms and Practices: Fighting Violence Against Women and Children in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Preparing for her participation at the World Bank Fragility Forum in Washington, D.C., Dragana Bulic is increasingly alarmed by the recent research showing that youth in Bosnia hold more rigid views and gender stereotypes than adults. She will be speaking about World Vision’s work with faith actors to fight gender-based violence and violence against children at the forum.
article / March 26, 2024
Improving Child Health Through Breastfeeding: World Vision's Efforts
Mothers' Clubs foster knowledge-sharing on breastfeeding & nutrition in Haiti, supported by World Vision for healthier children.
article / February 16, 2024
Faith based action against gender-based violence
Gender-based violence and femicide are on the increase in BiH. World Vision is taking innovative approach, uniting with religious communities and leaders to address the problem at its roots. our research shows that boys and girls hold rigid views and adhere to prescribed gender roles. with this action, we aim to change harmful societal norms.
press release / February 14, 2024
Escalating violence, displacement and disrupted aid routes are threatening to engulf hundreds of thousands of civilians in worsening DR Congo conflict, warns World Vision.
This is press warns about the new humanitarian crisis. The eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a dire humanitarian situation as violence has forced over 135,000 people from the Masisi territory to flee to the city of Goma. These internally displaced persons are fleeing clashes between the DRC's armed forces and the M23 rebel group. The surge of violence since December 2023 has severely restricted humanitarian activities, affecting nearly 700,000 displaced individuals in the region.