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Child Protection Case Management Actions for Sudden Programme Closures or Scale-down
The Child Protection Case Management Task Force (CMTF) of the Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action has developed guidance on exit strategies for child protection case management services, in response to the challenges posed by reduced funding for humanitarian child protection...
Responding to the Impact of Reduced Funding for CPHA Programming
In times of crises, ensuring the continuity and impact of child protection programming is essential. The Alliance has developed key resources to support advocacy efforts and case management in the face of funding constraints and sudden program changes. Global Impact of Funding Cuts on Children and...
Webinar | Enhancing Parenting Practices in Humanitarian Settings: Evidence and Strategies
Discover how parenting interventions can transform lives in humanitarian crises. Our expert panel will discuss the findings of a comprehensive meta-analysis on reducing violence against children and improving family well-being in low- and middle-income countries. What You'll Learn: Key findings on...
Project | Child Wellbeing Matters: Improving Case Management Practice Through Research
The aim of the Child Well-being Matters project was to fill a key gap in evidence by conducting an evaluation of the case management intervention in different countries. More than one in six of the world's children lived in areas affected by armed conflicts in 2024. During a crisis, children are at...
Webinar | Child Well-being Matters: Global Dissemination of Study Findings
To learn about this study, find the Research Brief here . Child protection case management is a critical response service for children facing family separation, neglect, abuse, violence, or exploitation, particularly in humanitarian contexts. Despite advancements in the sector over the past decade...
Red Hand Day 2025
February 12th marks adoption of the Optional Protocol of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child for the protection of children in armed conflict. Also known as ‘Red Hand Day’, this day of international awareness aims to remind the international community to strengthen efforts to end the...
Polish | Minimalne standardy ochrony dzieci w działaniach humanitarnych
Minimalne standardy ochrony dzieci w akcjach humanitarnych (CPMS) stały się jednym z kluczowych zasobów dla pracowników organizacji humanitarnych od czasu ich wprowadzenia w 2012 roku. CPMS zostały opracowane w celu wspierania ochrony dzieci w środowiskach humanitarnych poprzez: Ustanowienie...
The CPMS is Now Available in Polish and more!
The Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (CPMS) are now available in Polish and more, expanding access to critical guidance for child protection practitioners worldwide. The CPMS sets out essential principles and best practices to protect children in emergencies, providing a...
Background Paper | Protection of Children from the Ground Up: Enhancing Localised Approaches in Conflict and Crises
Now available in Arabic, French, and Spanish! This paper aims to support the upcoming discussions during the 2025 Annual Meeting for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action. Based upon over 225 responses to the Annual Meeting Theme Survey, this year’s theme focuses on localised approaches to child...
Webinar | Dual Battlegrounds: Protecting Children Recruited by Armed Groups and by Criminal Organisations
*Due to technical difficulties, unfortunately this webinar was not recorded in English. However, you can find the French , Spanish , and Arabic recordings on the Alliance YouTube Channel! The CAAFAG Task Force is pleased to invite you to a webinar on protecting children recruited by armed groups and...
Webinar | Piloting the Primary Prevention Framework: Overall Reflections and Lessons Learned
The Prevention Initiative of the Alliance and PLAN International are pleased to invite you to the last webinar on lessons learned from the Primary Prevention Framework pilots in South Sudan and Niger. We will together discuss and reflect on the main challenges, solutions and overarching lessons from...
Closed - Call for Abstracts for the 2025 Annual Meeting for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action
*Special Notice: We have extended the deadline for all abstract submissions to Tuesday, 11th February. We still encourage colleagues to submit abstracts for the 2025 Annual Meeting, even if you are uncertain about potential changes in project scope or funding. The Alliance for Child Protection in...
Report | Learning Needs Analysis on the Intersectionality of Child Protection in Humanitarian Action and the Climate Crisis
Child Protection, the Climate Crisis, and Climate Justice together are highlighted in the Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action 2021-2025 Strategy as an essential overlapping area demanding exploration and learning. In that pursuit, the Learning and Development (L&D) Working Group of...
Open Letter on Prioritising Child Protection in Humanitarian Action – Welcoming Mr. Fletcher's Leadership
Welcoming Mr. Fletcher to His New Role as UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs! On behalf of the Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action and the Global Child Protection Area of Responsibility, we warmly congratulate Mr. Fletcher on assuming leadership at a pivotal time...
Safe Recognition and Referrals of Child Protection Concerns: Rapid Guide for All Humanitarian Workers
This rapid guide, developed by the Global Child Protection Area of Responsibility and Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action in collaboration with several sectors, supports all humanitarian workers to confidently recognise and safely refer child protection concerns. All humanitarian...
Desk Review and Resource Mapping | Accountability to Children in Humanitarian Action
Explore two pivotal resources from the Alliance Accountability to Children Initiative, designed to enhance the understanding and implementation of child-centered accountability in humanitarian settings: 1. Child Accountability in Humanitarian Contexts: A Desk Review This comprehensive desk review...
Guidance Note | Resources for Conducting Ethical Research with Children in Humanitarian Contexts
This Resource List catalogues critical resources to guide ethical good practices in participatory research with children in humanitarian contexts. It is not an exhaustive compilation, nor does it propose new ethical guidelines. Instead, it highlights existing tools that help researchers and...
Webinar | Piloting the Primary Prevention Framework: Monitoring and Evaluation
The Prevention Initiative of the Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action and PLAN International invites you to an insightful webinar on lessons learned from piloting the Primary Prevention Framework in South Sudan and Niger. This session will dive into the unique challenges and...
Inter-agency Guidance Note | Data Protection and Information Sharing for Child Protection Case Management in Humanitarian Settings including Specific Considerations for Settings with Refugees
This Guidance Note provides actors delivering child protection case management with guidance on the key standards and principles, processes and tools available to apply good practices for data protection and information-sharing when implementing child protection case management in humanitarian...
Inter-Agency Guidelines for Case Management and Child Protection - 2nd Edition
The first Inter-Agency Guidelines for Case Management and Child Protection were published in 2014 by the Child Protection Working Group, building on the 2012 Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (CPMS). The aim was to provide a collective understanding and step-by-step...
Launch of the Updated Child Protection Case Management Guidelines and Forms
The Case Management Task Force of the Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action is excited to launch of the Updated Child Protection Case Management Guidelines and Forms! Originally published in 2014, the Child Protection Case Management Guidelines provided a collective framework for...
World Children’s Day 2024: Listen to the Future
This World Children’s Day, the Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action is proud to celebrate the theme Listen to the Future, highlighting the voices, experiences, and skills of children and youth in shaping humanitarian action. At the 2023 and 2024 Annual Meetings, child and youth...
Webinar Series | Child Protection in West and Central Africa
Thank You for a Successful Webinar Series! The Alliance has officially wrapped up ourFrench-language webinar series focused on locally-led NGO programming in West and Central Africa. This series provided a unique platform to explore current achievements and challenges in the region, while offering...
Have Your Say! Take the 2025 Annual Meeting Theme Survey
The Alliance is gearing up for the 2025 Annual Meeting, and we want to hear from YOU! This is your chance to shape the focus of our discussions and ensure we address the most pressing issues in child protection in humanitarian crises. Your insights will guide us in creating a meaningful agenda that...