Gender Equality and Child Protection Capacity Statement

Fifty nine percent of women aged 15-49 who have ever been in a relationship have experienced physical and/or sexual violence by their partner. Neglect is also a serious issue in Timor-Leste, especially for children with disabilities: 72 percent of persons with disabilities have never attended school.

World Vision Timor-Leste seeks to promote gender empowerment and children’s well-being through addressing the gender inequalities that affect individual, family lives and impact communities. WVTL works with existing community structures and leaders (churches, teachers, community leaders, service providers, referral networks) to improve understanding, promote active dialogue, and highlight community champions to address gender-based violence and child protection issues.