In armed conflicts and natural disasters more than half of the affected population is under the age of 18. Children are more exposed and vulnerable than adults in an emergency and only by considering their special needs of protection can we improve their possibilities to safety, survival and development. Therefore organizations that work in emergencies need to be aware of the rights of the child and of children’s special protection needs and in their planning, programs and daily work, give special consideration on how to better protect children in emergencies.

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Objective
The objective of the course is to enhance the knowledge about the rights of the child in armed conflicts and natural disasters and child protection so that participants can contribute to a more child focused effort in humanitarian actions and to give them a better possibility to perform child protection in their field work.

Content
• Relevant international law protecting children in emergencies and the importance of monitoring and reporting violations
• An overview of recent trends and global developments around Child Protection in Emergencies.
• Challenges and opportunities regarding a better protection of children in emergencies.
• Programmatic areas of concern regarding CPIE including child focused situation analysis and program planning.
• Examples of good practices from programs on child protection in emergencies

Method
This training is based on practical exercises combined with theory and legal frameworks and requires active participants. Specially selected resource persons with expertise in the area, and experience in working with child protection in the field, will conduct the training.

Participants should possess a knowledge base from ATHA or equivalent advanced level.

Application
Professional affiliation with an organization or institution is a requisite for participation in the course. Thus individuals interested in applying to the course are asked to submit applications in conjunction with their employing organization.

All interested applicants should complete the Application Form.

Contact and Inquiries
Questions concerning the content of the course should be addressed to Maja Edfast, ATHA Project Coordinator, e-mail: maja.edfast@sida.se, phone:+46 (0)8-698 40 71. Administrative questions concerning lodging, venue, meals etc should be addressed to Sara Hurtig Course Administrator, e-mail: sara.hurtig@sida.se, phone +46 (0)8-698 51 73