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This study was conducted in partnership with frontline, human rights defenders, survivor-led organisations/networks and social justice centres using a prospective study design, which enabled the systematic and rapid study of sexual violence in Kenya during the pandemic, even though there were considerable physical distancing measures in place.
The data provide detailed information about survivors and perpetrators, including where and when incidents occurred, which enabled us to compare patterns of sexual violence in adults and children.
The sample comprised individuals who were seeking…
The assessment of COVID-19 effect on the Wellbeing of Children in Uganda was conducted between June and August, 2020 by AfriChild Centre, Makerere University. The study took a retrospective approach with a focus on the three months of the COVID-19 lock down (AprilJune 2020) to counter contradictions that could arise from a longer study period in the face of changing dynamics of COVID-19.
To generate evidence, a cross-sectional survey design utilizing quantitative and qualitative approaches of data collection was used. A total of 644 children aged 10-17 distributed across four districts of…
Abstract
Globally, COVID‐19 lockdown measures have exposed children to more sexual, physical and emotional abuse and neglect. Although the COVID‐19 pandemic is likely to have long‐lasting adverse psychological effects on children, there have been comparatively few studies on children's health as compared with adults, particularly in low‐income countries. Uganda implemented one of the most stringent lockdowns with bans on transportation and gatherings as well as the closure of schools, stores and places of worship. In order to address the dearth of information in less developed regions, the…
Nos finais de 2019, a China presenciou uma onda de mortes devido a eclosão do novo coronavírus, tendo-se alastrado para outros países no início de 2020 incluindo Moçambique, o que levou a Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) a declará-lo pandemia mundial.
Em Moçambique, o primeiro caso da COVID-19, doença causada pelo coronavírus SARS-CoV-2, foi anunciado a 22 de Março de 2020, o que levou o Presidente da República de Moçambique a decretar o primeiro estado de emergência no dia 30 de Março, através do Decreto Presidencial Nº 11/2020, e entrou em vigor a 1 de Abril de 2020. Situação esta que…
Moçambique tinha um sistema de saúde já tenso mesmo antes da chegada da COVID19 e, recentemente, teve que concentrar os seus esforços e priorizar recursos para responder ao impacto do vírus. No entanto, ouvimos as preocupações das crianças de que a COVID-19 está a interromper os serviços de saúde de rotina, devido à necessidade de desviar recursos para a resposta, mas também devido ao medo de contrair a COVID-19 nas unidades sanitárias.
Existe um risco real de vermos um aumento nas taxas de morbidade e mortalidade materna, neonatal e infantil devido à menor demanda por serviços preventivos…
Save the Children conducted research in three refugee camps in Dadaab in Kenya which explored the impact of COVID-19 on children’s education, young mothers’ livelihoods and gender-based violence. This study highlights programmatic adaptations made in response to COVID-19, identifying what has worked well or less well and considers practical recommendations for the sector. The research gathered views from children, young mothers, caregivers and key stakeholders working in child protection and education in the camp. This study found that:
- The majority of children are still…
In this webinar hosted by Better Care Network and the Consortium for Street Children, speakers from three NGOs (Safe Society India, JUCONI in Mexico, and Railway Children in Tanzania) presented on and discussed the care implications of COVID-19 and responses to the pandemic on street-affected children, including family reunification, the role informal care has played and how governments have been addressing street-connected children's needs.
Save the Children interviewed almost 300 children and adults across Uganda, about the impact of COVID-19 and lockdown measures on children's lives and wellbeing.
This report finds that children are increasingly vulnerable and at risk from an in crease in violence and abuse, stress, poverty, and hazardous coping strategies such as child labour and child marriage. At the same time, vulnerable children have less support than usual.
The findings show that child protection must be at the heart of the national COVID-19 response, and why Government and donors should invest more in…
During the Covid-19 outbreak we are seeing a significant increase in protection risks for children, adolescents and youth in Uganda - including violence and abuse against children, as well as a rise in hazardous child labour, child marriage and poverty. This briefing paper is produced by the "Joining Forces" coalition of ChildFund, Plan International, Save the Children, SOS Children's Villages, Terre des Hommes and World Vision. It sets out how children in Uganda are being affected, and practical recommendations to the Government, donors and other key stakeholders.
Introduction
The following are key messages including critical information about keeping children safe and healthy during the pandemic. Furthermore, the content addresses the psychosocial concerns and increased child protection risks that can occur as a result of measures put in place to prevent the spread and negative impact of COVID-19. The messages are designed for use by Children’s Officers, child protection actors including directors of Children’s Institutions, and members of government and civil society that work with vulnerable children and families. The information included herein…