GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN Partnership Strategy 11 January 2015 Agenda 2030: ending violence against children Strategic overview How we work About the Global Partnership Unpacking the strategy The Fund 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 partnerships strategy. AGENDA 2030: ENDING VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN Responding to Agenda 2030s vision, goals and targets A world which invests in its children and 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 and in which every child grows up free from violence and exploitation A world which invests in its children 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. 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 and ensure access to fair and effective institutions and to justice for all 16.1 Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere 11 Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable 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 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 Agenda 2030 encourages us to GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP STRATEGY An overview of the partnerships zero draft strategy If not now, when? Why? Why now? Every five minutes, a child is killed by violence The scale of violence is unacceptable in all countries Violence causes severe physical, cognitive, and economic damage Aspirational goals must be turned into an agenda for action We can unify a field that is starved of resources We can enlist all parts of society in making children safe Peace and sustainable development are linked in Agenda 2030 The agenda sets ambitious targets to end violence against children We know how to make societies safer for children Year 0: Where we start from The Problem Growing understanding of the scale of violence against children 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 Violence against children is intractable 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 prevention is a policy priority globally, and in pathfinder countries Political Will Multi sectoral delivery of a common set of violence prevention strategies Delivery Violence against children can be prevented 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 About the Zero Draft Strategy Rights focused Child centred Universal InclusiveResultsTransparentLearning Strategic objectives 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 partnerships strategy ahead of launch 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 partnerships launch Priorities for Developing the Strategy Rights focused Child centred Universal All children have the right to be protected from violence Childrens rights and needs are our primary focus. We support children as leaders against violence All countries, and all parts of society, must take responsibility and be accountable for ending violence against children Our partnerships principles 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 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 We build trust by sharing information and consulting widely, and being open about our failures as well as our successes How we work together Inclusive Results Transparent Learning We are prepared to do things differently, to respond to new threats to children, to share lessons and to improve Objectives 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 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 Shared Platforms Unite all sectors behind an integrated approach Inspire a movement to demand action and results Shared Systems The systems, capacity and investment to make children safe Success builds political will and strengthens alliances Shared Systems The systems, capacity and investment to make children safe Success builds political will and strengthens alliances Building Blocks for Violence Prevention 1. Build political will Implement and enforce laws to protect children Raise access to treatment and support services Help children develop life skills and stay in school Teach positive parenting skills Value social norms that protect children Sustain safe environments for children Empower families economically Evidence-based strategies proven or highly likely to reduce violence Overarching catalysts that drive effective delivery of the strategies Guidance and capacity Delivery systems Monitoring and evaluation 1. Build political will Finalizing the Building Blocks Identify priorities for strengthening the evidence base Use the package to guide partner investment in data and evidence Evidence Place the building blocks at the heart of the partnership strategy Secure commitment from a growing number of partners and funders Alignment Develop, refine and finalize the building blocks for violence prevention Present in a way that is compelling for policymakers (narrative, acronym, visuals) Narrative Plan and ensure effective rollout and dissemination Launch the building blocks and partnership at the same time Communication 1. Build political will Building Blocks Working Group 1. Build political will 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 partnerships launch Objectives Who? 2. Pathfinder countries Government committed and prepared to announce its commitment at the partnerships 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 partnerships 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 Why? 2. Pathfinder countries 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 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 How? 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 Objectives 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 Data and evidence Monitoring and evaluation 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 Generate sufficient data to establish trends in pathfinder countries Address gaps in the evidence for what works, strengthening the partnerships building blocks 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 Strategic With funding priorities aligned to the partnership strategy 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 A catalytic fund AlignmentFund planning and aligning stakeholders around the financing and delivery of these plans InnovationFund new ideas and approaches, exploring what works and why DemonstrationFund demonstration projects and open up pathways for proven initiatives to be taken to scale CapacityIncrease capacity to deliver new approaches and initiatives (sharing best practice, technical support, training etc) LeverageDeploy funds in a way that attracts additional finance from others AdvocacyFund campaigning, lobbying, data collection and dissemination, and other activities that increase pressure of policymakers to act CatalystImpact Supports the partnerships 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 An independent fund Funding priorities: 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 A strategic fund HOW WE WORK Governance and timeline The partnership is based on clear principles of engagement and a commitment 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 also take time to get national structures right Currently, the partnership has an Interim Advisory Committee and a Secretariat It is expected that the permanent board will meet for the first time in March Partnership and Fund governance Interim Governance Structures Secretariat Policy and administrative support Strategic development Support for pathfinders Advocacy and fundraising Secretariat Policy and administrative support Strategic development Support for pathfinders Advocacy and fundraising Interim Advisory Committee Interim governance Strategy and design Agreeing permanent governance structures Funding the partnership Interim Advisory Committee Interim governance Strategy and design Agreeing permanent governance structures Funding the partnership 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 Srgio 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 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, WHO 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 Transition Team Dr. Susan Bissell, Director, a.i., Global Partnership End Violence against children Timeline Formal launch at High-Level Political Forum July 2016 Sustaining Investments in Childhood Side event 13 July 2015 Building a world that is safer for children Side event 27 September 2015 The Solutions Summit Spring 2017 Launch of strategy September 2015 Finalize the building blocks Engagement with pathfinders Build the knowledge platform Consult on the strategy Child participation Movement building Strategic development Partnership and Fund boards meet for the first time March 2016