International Day of the Girl is October 11. We’re lifting up the voices of three girls who advocated for the rights of girls in their communities.
The power of passing the mic: Girls’ voices create lasting change
Child Protection
One brave young woman fights to end child marriage during COVID-19
As COVID-19 threatens to raise child marriage rates, a young girl in Nepal uses new-found skills to create change for girls in her community.
5 ways the pandemic is affecting the world’s children
The world’s children are vulnerable to the secondary effects of COVID-19. Here’s what kids all over the world, including the U.S., are beginning to face.
Child marriage in Syria: How conflict is stealing girls’ futures
As war continues, child marriage in Syria is increasing. Some estimates show rates in 2017 were four times higher than they were before the crisis.
Why does violence against women and girls increase during disasters?
Women and girls face greater risk of violence during emergencies as harmful social norms intensify and women are further marginalized.
Our recommendations to keep children safe during COVID-19
In April, the Ending Violence Against Children Taskforce released policy recommendations for governments to keep children safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What my daughter taught me about early childhood development
Nate Lance is a World Vision policy advisor — and dad to a toddler! Here’s what she’s taught him about the importance of childhood development interventions.
How COVID-19 is affecting children around the world
Kids in vulnerable communities face unique challenges in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Without strong coping mechanisms, secondary effects of the virus may create permanent disruption to kids’ lives.
We need a holistic plan to keep migrant children safe
U.S. immigration policy is inadequate to protect the children at our southern border. We need to address the root causes of migration and prioritize safety.
A strong start for kids: Why the Thrive Act matters
The Global Child Thrive Act helps kids get a better start in life by focusing on early childhood development and evidence-based strategies.