Children are one of the most vulnerable groups in a humanitarian crisis and there is a growing demand for humanitarians with expertise in child protection. This course will broaden your understanding of child protection within the humanitarian system, based on the Child Protection in Humanitarian Action Minimum Standards, and you will be equipped with the right tools and strategies to apply in the field.

Course Objectives

• Understand the risk factors that make children vulnerable in emergencies
• Develop knowledge of best practices in prevention, preparedness and response to protecting children in emergencies
• Understand how to apply the Child Protection in Humanitarian Action Minimum Standards for protecting children in humanitarian settings
• Appreciate the role of coordination in child protection
• Gain improved leadership and coordination skills in formal and informal cluster settings

Course Modules

• Principles and Approaches to Child Protection in Emergencies
• Being prepared for an emergency with a Child Protection lens
• Addressing Child Protection needs
• Developing Child Protection strategies
• Mainstreaming Child Protection in emergencies
• The Child Protection Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Action
• Preparedness and Risk Informed Programming
• The Minimum Standards and Preparedness
• Coordinating in Humanitarian Settings s

This is a three-day, intensive, classroom-based course. The course equips and refreshes individuals with the knowledge to apply child protection skills through a combination of exercises and scenarios. It is ideal for people already involved or likely to be involved in child protection in emergencies programming, as a coordinator, practitioner and/or decision maker.

You are expected to have a base-level understanding of child protection issues and be aware of the risk factors that increase children’s vulnerability during humanitarian action.

The course is in English and you need to have a reasonable proficiency of the English language.