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 training will prepare humanitarians to address child protection needs and mainstream child protection strategies in an emergency setting.
Are you a humanitarian practitioner or looking to enter the sector, and have an interest and commitment to 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
Degree of Difficulty
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.
Our Training Team
Our highly experienced trainers deliver a unique and high quality training experience.
Our trainers have extensive experience in complex emergencies and natural disasters in Africa, the Middle East, the Americas and the Asia Pacific.
How to register
Registering in one of our courses is easy. Just select the course you would like to attend, complete the registration form and pay your course fee via our secure credit card payment facility or invoice (at request). Once your registration is processed, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how complete your pre-course forms and gain access to essential course information.
You can register here or contact our training team for further information - training@redr.org.au