Join the Alliance at the Second Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children in Manila!
If you’re attending the Second Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children in Manila, Philippines, the Alliance invites you to connect with us during the Conference through two dedicated sessions focused on protecting children in humanitarian and climate crises.
Throughout the Conference, the Alliance will engage with governments, partners, and other stakeholders to advocate for stronger commitments to protect children affected by conflict, displacement, climate shocks, and disasters. Our engagement will focus on ensuring that children in humanitarian settings are central to global efforts to end violence against children, including through stronger child protection systems, investment in prevention, and sustained funding.
Explore Our Humanitarian and Climate Thematic Brief
Ahead of the Conference, the Alliance and partners have developed a Humanitarian and Climate Thematic Brief, outlining the urgent need to ensure children affected by crises are central to global commitments to end violence against children.
The brief brings together the latest evidence on violence against children in conflict, displacement, and climate-affected settings, alongside practical recommendations for strengthening child protection systems and investing in prevention.
It also outlines five headline pledges for Manila, with suggested indicators and concrete examples of commitments that governments, donors, and humanitarian and development partners can make to better protect children before, during, and after crises.
Read the Humanitarian and Climate Thematic Brief here.
1. Join Our Satellite Session | Built to Hold — Protecting Children through Humanitarian and Climate Crises
Conference participants are invited to join this interactive session exploring how child protection systems can be strengthened to protect children before, during, and after humanitarian and climate crises.
Session Details:
📅 Tuesday, 17 November
⏰13:30–17:00 (Manila time)
📍Manila Ballroom
🔗 Register Here
The session will bring together young people, practitioners, researchers, and decision-makers to examine the realities of violence against children in crises, share emerging evidence, and identify practical solutions.
Through first-hand accounts from young people, panel discussions, a research showcase, and five interactive technical action labs, participants will explore how evidence and experience can inform concrete commitments to strengthen child protection in humanitarian settings.
2. Attend Our Ministerial Parallel Session | Prevention of Violence and Harmful Practices in Crises
Conference attendees are also invited to join this ministerial parallel session focused on strengthening prevention efforts and building child protection systems that can withstand crises.
Session Details:
📅 Thursday, 19 November 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00–12:30 (Manila time)
Led by two youth moderators, the session will bring together children and young people, government representatives, donors, local civil society organisations, and child protection practitioners to explore what works to prevent violence and harmful practices in humanitarian contexts.
Through discussions on strengthening child protection systems, experiences from practitioners, and a closing round of pledges, the session will encourage governments and partners to translate evidence and commitments into meaningful action for children affected by crises.
Let's Connect in Manila!
Whether you join one of our sessions or would like to connect with us throughout the Conference, we look forward to exchanging experiences, exploring opportunities for collaboration, and strengthening collective efforts to protect children in humanitarian settings.
Attending the Conference? Get in touch with us at elspeth.chapman@alliancecpha.org to connect with the Alliance in Manila!