Zonta and UNICEF reach adolescent girls with health care and violence prevention activities in Peru

Despite recent political unrest and protests in Peru, UNICEF has continued its state and community level work to reach adolescent girls. For the new school year, which began in March 2023, UNICEF’s plan is to implement the school violence prevention program, developed with support from Zonta International and the Ministry of Education, in 2,000 schools. As part of its school violence prevention activities, UNICEF has prioritized providing psychosocial support for families and children affected by the protests.

The ongoing partnership between UNICEF and Zonta International in Peru follows significant achievements from 2020 to 2022, including: n 82,779 adolescent health screenings (46,543 girls) were carried out in UNICEF-supported districts in Huancavelica and Ucayali. n 284 schools implemented violence prevention protocols across the two districts. n Standards and laws establishing guidelines for comprehensive mental health care for children and adolescents who are victims of sexual violence were developed and officially approved by the Peruvian state at the national level. n 13,830 teachers were trained to apply better school policies to prevent violence and improve the school environment in their classrooms with positive discipline strategies and the development of socioemotional skills.

Visit the Zonta International website for more details on the progress in Peru.