Protection of girls and boys: World Vision's Systems Approach

World Vision uses a systems approach to address root causes of violence against girls and boys by empowering key actors to work together to create a protective environment that cares for and supports all children, especially the most vulnerable. 

World Vision works at all levels of the protective environment for children, beginning with children themselves to:

• EMPOWER GIRLS and BOYS through positive youth development & asset building to be influential protection actors in their environment through parenting supports and services
• STRENGTHEN FAMILIES through parenting supports and services so that families respect, nurture and protect all girls and boys 

• PARTNER WITH COMMUNITIES through sustained dialogue & collective action to promote positive norms and protective behavior toward girls and boys 

• CATALYZE FAITH COMMUNITIES through mobilization and capacity building to be safe for boys and girls, and transform social norms that cause harm to them 

• INFLUENCE GOVERNMENTS through social accountability at all levels to take appropriate measures to ensure the protection of girls and boys

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