Uganda
Pathfinding country since 2016
Population of children under 18
23,085,100
Lead governing body for ending violence against children
Ministry of Gender, Labour, Social and Development
Lead coordinating body
Multi-sectoral task force for ending violence against children
Current national action plan to end violence against children
National Child Policy 2020
For more information on Uganda
| 1-14-year-olds Source: UNICEF Global Database |
85% |
85% |
| Before age 18 Source: Uganda National VAC Survey 2015 |
65% |
67% |
| Before age 18 Source: Uganda National VAC Survey 2015 |
17% |
35% |
| 11-15 year olds |
50% |
41% |
| 13-15 year olds |
39% |
32% |
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
Uganda
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
Access Uganda’s Violence Against Children Survey
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 Uganda’s Voluntary National Review