The Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (the Alliance) is organising the 2026 Annual Meeting for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action over a virtual platform between 8 - 11 June 2026 (TBC). This year's meeting will focus on the crucial theme: "Child Protection in a Resource-Constrained World: From Challenges in Financing to Innovative Solutions.” The Annual Meeting will be conducted in English, with simultaneous interpretation services available in Arabic, French, and Spanish for select sessions to ensure a seamless experience for all participants.

At a time when humanitarian needs are escalating while resources are tightening and the global legal and normative framework for protecting children due to increasing violations of international humanitarian and human rights law is under strain, collective reflection and exchange are critical to sustaining and strengthening child protection outcomes.  In response to these challenges—and grounded in the priorities identified by Alliance members and key stakeholders—the 2026 Annual Meeting will provide a dedicated space to share evidence, practice, and innovation that can support more effective and resilient child protection responses.

The 2026 Annual Meeting will provide a space for practitioners, policymakers, donors, researchers, and advocates to examine the implications of funding constraints on child protection in humanitarian contexts, and to identify practical, principled, and innovative responses. The meeting will retain its global focus, while centering realities and solutions emerging at national and sub-national levels.