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This course will help you understand child protection in emergencies, and why it is important for children and youth.
Learning Objectives
- Review the key legal instruments for child protection in emergencies
- Describe some key interventions for child protection in emergencies.
- Pick up some tips on how to communicate with children and youth in emergencies.
Methodology
This is a self-paced course, which allows you to move from one module and lesson to the next at your own speed. The course is not graded, but you will receive a Certificate of Achievement from Plan International on completion of the course.
Structure
The course is structured into eight modules:
- Module B1 - Introduction to Child Protection in Emergencies
- Module B2 - CPiE Assessments and Response Planning
- Module B3 - Child Protection Systems and community-based child protection mechanisms
- Module B4 - Psychosocial Support in Emergencies
- Module B5 - Child Friendly Spaces
- Module B6 - Separated and Unaccompanied Children
- Module B7 - Children Associated with Armed Forces and Groups (CAAFAG)
- Module B8 - Mainstreaming Child Protection in other humanitarian sectors
Length
We estimate that the course will take approximately 14 hours to complete.
Audience
While this e-learning resource was developed by the Plan Academy primarily for Plan International staff, it has also been made available to UNICEF staff. It is designed for all Disaster Risk Management (DRM) staff, both managers and front line staff, who are working on / interested in child protection and related DRM activities in emergency settings.
Contact details
Content issues: Isobel Taylor Isobel.Taylor@plan-international.org
Technical issues: agora@unicef.org
Disclaimer: UNICEF does not warrant in any way the accuracy of the information reproduced and may not be held liable for any loss caused by reliance on the accuracy or reliability thereof.