GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN Partnership Strategy 7 th December 2015
About the Global Partnership Agenda 2030: ending violence against children Strategic overview Unpacking the strategy The Fund How we work
THE GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP Why? Why now? If not now, when?
We need to change the way that policymakers, campaigners and the public think about ending violence
winning the argument that we should and can make societies safer for children
...the global partnership will bring together stakeholders from across the world to end all forms of violence against children
turning the belief that no violence against children is justifiable all violence is preventable into a compelling agenda for action
the Fund to End Violence against Children will be independent of, but associated with, the partnership
it will provide catalytic finance to support the delivery of the partnership s strategy.
AGENDA 2030: ENDING VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN Responding to Agenda 2030 s vision, goals and targets
There cannot be sustainable development without peace and no peace without sustainable development. A world which invests in its children and in which every child grows up free from violence and exploitation
A world in which every child grows up free from violence and exploitation There cannot be sustainable development without peace and no peace without sustainable development. A world which invests in its children A world which invests in its children and in which every child grows up free from violence and exploitation
End violence against children reduce the impact of violence in families, communities and all settings ensure access to fair and effective institutions and to justice for all A world in which every child grows up free from violence and exploitation
End violence against children 16.2 End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children 5.2 Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in public and private spheres, including trafficking, and sexual and other types of exploitation 5.3 Eliminate all harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage, and female genital mutilation 8.7 Elimination of the worst forms of child labour, including slavery, human trafficking, and recruitment and use of child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labour in all its forms 4.a Provide safe, non-violent, inclusive, and effective learning environments for all 4.7 Ensure that all learners acquire knowledge [for] promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence
reduce the impact of violence in families, communities and all settings 16.1 Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere 11 Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable and ensure access to fair and effective institutions and to justice for all 16.3 Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels, and ensure equal access to justice for all 16.9 Provide legal identity for all, including birth registration 16.a Strengthen relevant institutions to prevent violence
Agenda 2030 encourages us to Use ambitious targets to set a common strategic direction and to encourage greater urgency and ambition Combine universality (all countries) with a focus on the children left furthest behind Focus on solutions, not problems demonstrating that it is possible to prevent and address violence Find new ways of working together, while exploring synergies across goals and sectors Innovate and learn, especially over the first five years
GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP STRATEGY An overview of the partnership s zero draft strategy
Why? Every five minutes, a child is killed by violence Why now? Peace and sustainable development are linked in Agenda 2030 If not now, when? Aspirational goals must be turned into an agenda for action The scale of violence is unacceptable in all countries The agenda sets ambitious targets to end violence against children We can unify a field that is starved of resources Violence causes severe physical, cognitive, and economic damage We know how to make societies safer for children We can enlist all parts of society in making children safe
Year 0: Where we start from The Problem Growing understanding of the scale of violence against children Violence against children is intractable Solutions Some evidence of what works to prevent violence Weak commitment to tackling violence against children Political Will Fragmented, underfunded, siloed implementation of strategies Delivery
Year 5: Where we want to be The Problem Data that allows us to track trends in violence against children Solutions Strong evidence base for violence prevention Violence against children can be prevented Violence prevention is a policy priority globally, and in pathfinder countries Political Will Multi sectoral delivery of a common set of violence prevention strategies Delivery
About the Zero Draft Strategy Published in September 2015 at the Agenda 2030 summit Aims to contribute to the delivery of all Agenda 2030 targets for ending violence against children Explains how we plan to prevent and respond to violence against children over five years Includes a vision and mission, a set of principles, three strategic objectives, and enablers for the delivery of these objectives Based on extensive consultation and research
We support the efforts of those seeking to prevent violence, protect childhood, and help make societies safe for children Mission Rights focused Child centred Universal Inclusive Results Transparent Learning Principles Vision A world in which all children - girls and boys alike - grow up free from violence and exploitation
Build political will to end violence against children 1 Make violence prevention a global policy priority 2 Work with countries to accelerate action to tackle the violence children face Support pathfinder countries to prevent and respond to violence 3 Help countries to work together to tackle violence against children Tackle transnational threats to children and create a platform for sharing knowledge
Enablers Global movement to end violence with children at its heart Finance and resources Data and evidence Monitoring and evaluation
UNPACKING THE STRATEGY Deepening and developing the partnership s strategy ahead of launch
Priorities for Developing the Strategy Consult widely on the zero draft, including with children Understand how to operationalize the partnership principles Develop the strategic priorities and enablers Prepare a second draft strategy for feedback Finalize the strategy for approval and endorsement Publish at the partnership s launch
Our partnership s principles Rights focused All children have the right to be protected from violence Child centred Children s rights and needs are our primary focus. We support children as leaders against violence Universal All countries, and all parts of society, must take responsibility and be accountable for ending violence against children
How we work together Inclusive We provide a platform for partners from across the world to work together, based on trust and mutual respect, between organizations of all sizes and people of all ages Results Partners are individually and collectively accountable for the safety of children. We support those whose leadership in prevent and addressing violence is based on evidence of what works Transparent We build trust by sharing information and consulting widely, and being open about our failures as well as our successes Learning We are prepared to do things differently, to respond to new threats to children, to share lessons and to improve
Objectives Build political will to end violence against children 1 Make violence prevention a global policy priority Change the way that policymakers, campaigners and the public think about ending violence Win the argument that we should and can make societies safer for children Increase the focus on preventing violence Shift the debate from problems to solutions Unite partners around a set of building blocks evidence-based strategies that are proven or highly likely to prevent violence
Shared Awareness Shift debate from problems to solutions Tell policymakers how they can make children safe Shared Platforms Unite all sectors behind an integrated approach Inspire a movement to demand action and results Building Blocks for Violence Prevention Shared Systems The systems, capacity and investment to make children safe Success builds political will and strengthens alliances 1. Build political will
Evidence-based strategies proven or highly likely to reduce violence Supporting parents and caregivers Helping children manage risks and challenges Access to treatment and support services Enforcing laws and policies to protect children Changing values and norms Economic security for families Creating safe environments Building Blocks for Violence Prevention Delivery systems Guidance and capacity Monitoring and evaluation Overarching catalysts that drive effective delivery of the strategies 1. Build political will
Finalizing the Building Blocks Narrative Alignment Evidence Communication Develop, refine and finalize the building blocks for violence prevention Place the building blocks at the heart of the partnership strategy Identify priorities for strengthening the evidence base Plan and ensure effective rollout and dissemination Present in a way that is compelling for policymakers (narrative, acronym, visuals) Secure commitment from a growing number of partners and funders Use the package to guide partner investment in data and evidence Launch the building blocks and partnership at the same time 1. Build political will
Building Blocks Working Group 1. Build political will
Objectives 2 Work with countries to accelerate action to tackle the violence children face Support pathfinder countries to prevent and respond to violence Work with a group of leaders who are prepared to step up for children Include countries from all income groups and regions Support them to accelerate efforts to make children safe Inspire pathfinders to use the building blocks to focus energy and resources on proven strategies Showcase pathfinder commitments at the partnership s launch
Who? Government committed and prepared to announce its commitment at the partnership s launch An alliance from all sectors of society to prevent violence against children, using the best available evidence for what works Signed up to the partnership s principles, including a strong role for children Prepared to identify, implement and invest in clear priorities Ready to act urgently and to innovate, while working for a longer-term transformation 2. Pathfinder countries
Why? Join other countries at the head of a global movement to end violence against children Access knowledge on new approaches, models and methods for preventing violence Be supported to develop a national partnership that brings together all sectors Receive funding for pilots and experimental ideas where resources are a constraint Share experience with other pathfinders and have success celebrated internationally 2. Pathfinder countries
How? Analyse the urgent threats facing children, and local and national potential to prevent these Align partners behind a set of priorities, drawing on existing strategies or creating a new roadmap Agree a limited set of measurable indicators to assess progress Produce regular, reliable data (as close to real time as possible) for each of these indicators Register their commitments to addressing violence, and establish, conduct and publicise regular reviews to take stock of progress 2. Pathfinder countries
Objectives 3 Help countries to work together to tackle violence against children Tackle transnational threats to children and create a platform for sharing knowledge Help countries tackle threats to children that transcend national borders Build a forum for countries to learn from each other Strengthen standards and norms, and disseminate models and best practice Start with a Solutions Summit in 2016 or 2017 Explore potential for one or more flagship global initiatives to end violence
Global movement to end violence with children at its heart People care passionately about ending violence against children Children are important advocates for and defenders of their rights Civil society plays a critical advocacy role and is on the frontline of keeping children safe We plan to unite a global coalition behind the need to invest in and implement solutions that will keep children safe Children themselves will be at the forefront of this coalition
Finance and resources Convince governments, foundations and the private sector to invest in preventing violence against children Explore the potential for innovative and results-based funding to deliver measurable reductions in violence Data and evidence Generate sufficient data to establish trends in pathfinder countries Address gaps in the evidence for what works, strengthening the partnership s building blocks Monitoring and evaluation Agree a results framework and monitoring and evaluation plan Develop and disseminate models and best practice for evaluation of violence prevention initiatives
THE FUND Purpose, objectives, and structure
Catalytic Finance that triggers a broader process of change for children The Fund to End Violence against Children Independent Supporting the partnership but not controlled by it Strategic With funding priorities aligned to the partnership strategy
A catalytic fund Catalyst Alignment Innovation Impact Fund planning and aligning stakeholders around the financing and delivery of these plans Fund new ideas and approaches, exploring what works and why Demonstration Capacity Leverage Fund demonstration projects and open up pathways for proven initiatives to be taken to scale Increase capacity to deliver new approaches and initiatives (sharing best practice, technical support, training etc) Deploy funds in a way that attracts additional finance from others Advocacy Fund campaigning, lobbying, data collection and dissemination, and other activities that increase pressure of policymakers to act
An independent fund Supports the partnership s strategy Accessible, responsive and supports innovative work Separate board and governance Effective firewalls to avoid conflict of interest Shared secretariat with the partnership Transitional arrangements for hosting and governance Commitment to a governance review with 3 years
Funding priorities: A strategic fund Support action to end violence against children in pathfinder countries Confront new and emerging transnational threats to children Prevent violence against children living in fragile and conflict-affected situations. Build a global, national, and grassroots movement that will support delivery of the partnership strategy
HOW WE WORK Timeline, governance, and partners
Timeline Sustaining Investments in Childhood Side event 13 July 2015 Launch of strategy September 2015 Building a world that is safer for children Side event 27 September 2015 Strategic development Consult on the strategy Engagement with pathfinders Build the knowledge platform Finalize the building blocks Movement building Child participation Launch of Partnership (and associated fund) June 2016 The Solutions Summit 2017
Partnership and Fund governance The partnership is based on clear principles of engagement We are committed to providing a voice for stakeholders from all sectors Governance will be as lean as possible, especially at first Global structures will evolve as the partnership grows and changes We will take time to get national structures right Currently, the partnership has an Interim Advisory Committee and a Secretariat
Interim Governance Structures Interim Advisory Committee Interim governance Strategy and design Agreeing permanent governance structures Funding the partnership Secretariat Policy and administrative support Strategic development Support for pathfinders Advocacy and fundraising
Interim Advisory Group Members Representatives from Government H.E Ambassador Juan Sandavol Mendiolea, Deputy Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Mexico to the United Nations Ms. Elizabeth Ditchburn, Director of Policy, Department for International Development, UK Ms. Kathleen Flynn-Dapaah, Acting Director, Education, Child Protection, Gender Equality, Canada Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, Canada Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ms. Leila Zerrougui, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict Ms. Marta Santos Pais, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children Thematic Scholar Mr. Paulo Sérgio Pinheiro, Chairperson of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic and formerly appointed as Independent expert on Assistant Secretary General level, to prepare a global study on violence against children Faith Dr. Mustafa Y. Ali, Secretary General, Global Network of Religions for Children and Director, Arigatou International Dr. Pauline Muchina, USA Representative for African women and Youth Initiative
Transition Team Dr. Susan Bissell, Director, a.i., Global Partnership End Violence against children Academia/Research Dr A.K. Shiva Kumar, Global Co-chair, Know Violence in Childhood Professor Mark Bellis, Director of Policy, Research and International Development for Public Health Wales, and Chair, World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Violence Prevention at the Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University Baroness Vivian Stern, Global Co-chair, Know Violence in Childhood Private Sector Mr. Ernie Allen, Chairman, WeProtect International Advisory Board, Former President and CEO of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children Mr. Gary Cohen, Executive Vice President, BD (Becton Dickenson & Co.) and Founder, Together for Girls Foundations Ms. Kathleen Cravero-Kristoffersson, President, Oak Foundation Civil Society Elizabeth Dahlin, CEO, Save the Children, Sweden Co-chairs Dr. Etienne Krug, Director, Department for Management of Noncommunicable diseases, Disability, Violence and Injury Prevention, WHO Mr. Ted Chaiban, Director, Program Division, UNICEF
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