Media & Events

On October 13, 2026, WHO, UNICEF, World Vision International, the University of Oxford, and Maestral International will host an interactive dialogue on strengthening financing to end violence against children (EVAC). Participants will explore evidence on the human capital, social, and fiscal benefits of investing in EVAC, discuss the costs of inaction, and share strategies for building stronger investment cases and financing commitments. Insights from the session will inform financing discussions at the Global Ministerial Conference in Manila.

On October 7, 2026, Liverpool John Moores University, Public Health Wales, and RAND Europe will present a new series of case studies examining what enables population-level violence prevention. Drawing on experiences from 11 countries and the VACS, the webinar will explore the role of leadership, governance, legislation, sustained investment, data, and multi-sectoral partnerships in creating lasting progress. A panel of case study co-authors will discuss lessons from their contexts and implications for other countries.

Join the Global Parenting Initiative (GPI) for an engaging webinar exploring how parenting and ECD interventions can be integrated into existing government health, education, and social protection systems. Drawing on real-world implementation experiences, speakers will discuss the opportunities and challenges of institutionalising programmes, securing sustainable financing, strengthening the workforce, and maintaining quality while expanding coverage.

On June 23, a webinar will explore how parent and caregiver support can be placed at the center of efforts to end violence against children ahead of the Second Global Ministerial Conference in Manila. Building on momentum from the 2024 Global Ministerial Conference, participants will review progress, examine evidence on parenting support commitments, and discuss strategies to strengthen government pledges, increase financing, and advance universal parenting support.