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Based on the UN framework for the prevention of violence against women, WHO, with UN Women, developed and is finalising an 8-page policy-maker friendly, infographic brochure to package the evidence about risk and protective factors , what works for prevention categorised into 7 prevention strategies., and how to scale up proven interventions This brochure packages simple key messages about the evidence on prevention in a user friendly way.
WHO developed and published Responding to children and adolescents who have been sexually abused: WHO clinical guidelines for health care providers to provide a comprehensive clinical response to children and adolescents who have been sexually abused 2. WHO has collaborated with JHPIEGO, PEPFAR, and CDC to develop and publish Gender based violence quality assurance tool - standards for the provision of high quality post-violence care in health facilities
WHO is developing clinical guidelines to respond to children and adolescents who have been sexually abused for use by health care providers.
WHO conducts review and evidence-based advocacy with groups such as the Interparliamentary Union that works with parliamentarians on topics such as child, early and forced marriage and sexual reproductive health in order to get them more engaged in legislation related to this issue. WHO conducted a review of legislation on child, early and forced marriage in the Asia-Pacific Region and also collaborated with the parliament of Bangladesh to develop legislation on child, early and forced marriage in 2015.
WHO is developing a health systems manual for managers, based on the clinical guidelines, to design, plan, and implement services for survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual violence.