Burkina Faso
Pathfinding country since 2019
Population of children under 18
10,219,800
Lead governing body for ending violence against children
Ministere de la Femme, de la Solidarité nationale, de la famille et de l’action humanitaire
Lead coordinating body
Conseil national pour l’Enfance (CNE)
Current national action plan to end violence against children
Stratégie national 2020-2024 de protection de l’enfant (SNPE)
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1-14-year-olds Source: UNICEF Global Database |
84% |
82% |
Before age 18 Source: Burkina Faso National VAC Survey |
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Before age 18 Source: Burkina Faso National VAC Survey |
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11-15 year olds |
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13-15 year olds |
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Prevalence data is based on available information gathered from partner databases and reports as of November 2021. Due to differences in survey design, data from National VAC Surveys may not be internationally comparable.
milestones and progress
Burkina Faso
Milestones and progress
Government commitments
Pathfinding Country
- Appointed governing body or focal point for violence against children
- Appointed lead coordinating body
Bans on corporal punishment in all settings
Safe fo Learn Call to Action endorser
Signatory to the WeProtect Global Alliance
Launch and dissemination of national data
Data collected on prevalence of violence against children
Global Status Report country profile
Progress of National Action Plan (NAP)
National action plan
Launched
Costed
Funded
Involved children in the development process
Includes at least 4 INSPIRE strategies
Includes child online safety
Includes a school-based violence prevention plan
Published evaluation of NAP
Education Sector Plans embeds violence prevention
Voluntary National Review on SDG 16.2 as part of the
High-level Political Forum
Most recent voluntary National Reviews included reference to violence against children