Functional Child Protection Systems to Prevent and Respond to All forms of Violence and Abuse

Violence against children encompasses all forms of harm inflicted on individuals under 18 years old, whether by parents, caregivers, peers, romantic partners, or strangers. A 2019 national survey on violence against children in Kenya revealed that 23% of girls and 12% of boys aged 13 to 17 experienced some form of sexual abuse, such as unwanted sexual touching, attempted sex, or forced sex. Among those aged 18–24, 32% of women and 18% of men reported having experienced sexual abuse during childhood.