Ethiopia
Pathfinding country since 2021
Population of children under 18
50,457,400
Lead governing body for ending violence against children
Ministry of Women, Children and Youth
Lead coordinating body
No Data
Current national action plan to end violence against children
National Strategy on Violence Against Women and Children in Ethiopia, 2021 – 2026
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| 1-14-year-olds Source: UNICEF Global Database |
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| Before age 18 Source: Ethiopia National VAC Survey |
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| Before age 18 Source: Ethiopia 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
Ethiopia
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
Access Ethiopia’s Voluntary National Review