Intersections and experiences of violence growing up on the streets of African cities

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Thirty years ago, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) cemented intoglobal policy a commitment to children's rights. However, street children continue toexperience unprecedented rights violations. The 2017 General Comment on Children inStreet Situations (UNGC21) highlights violence as a major concern. This PhD willexplore the nature of violence in African street children and youth's lives. Throughsecondary data analysis of the Growing Up On the Streets (GUOTS) data set, the PhDwill provide evidence to advocate for practice and policy change.