2024 Annual Meeting for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action
Thank you to everyone who submitted an abstract for and expressed their interest to attend the 2024 Annual Meeting! The organising team will be in touch with submitters by early April at the latest with a decision on acceptance. For colleagues unable to attend in-person, please note that some...
Call for Applications! Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (CPHA) Training of Trainers (ToT)
Needs for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action training have been highlighted by learning needs analysis conducted in the response. Through a CPHA ToT programme we hope to reach a wide number of practitioners through the initial ToT followed by a series of supported capacity sharing actions...
World Social Work Day 2024 | Buen Vivir in Social Work: Co-Building a Sustainable and Just Future
World Social Work Day has been celebrated around the globe since 1983. This year, UNRISD teamed up once again with the Geneva and Fribourg Schools of Social Work and its international partners to mark the Day at UN in Geneva. World Social Work Day aims not just to showcase the achievements of social...
The L&D Working Group at the Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action is pleased to invite applications to participate in a short training on the CPHA Competency Framework and its associated tools. The course will provide an introduction to the CPHA Competency Framework and three tools...
Call for Pilot Sites! Using the CPMS as a Tool of Accountability to Children
The CPMS provide a benchmark for us, as child protection actors in humanitarian settings, to improve the quality and accountability of our programming and increase our impact by establishing agreed principles and goals. How can we become more accountable to those we serve - children? The CPMS...
Webinar | Understanding MHPSS and Situational Analysis in Gaza
As a result of the continuous war in Gaza all schools have been suspended, depriving children and youth of their right to education. In light of the ongoing challenges faced by the people of Gaza, addressing mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) needs is of utmost importance. The complex...
Updated! Introductory Learning Package for the Primary Prevention Framework
The CPHA Primary Prevention Introductory Learning Package has been updated and is now available in Arabic , English , French and Spanish . This package is designed to strengthen participants’ overall understanding of primary prevention in Child Protection in Humanitarian Action and is designed to be...
Express your Interest to Attend the 2024 Annual Meeting - Now Closed
Thank you to everyone who expressed their interest to attend the 2024 Annual Meeting! The organising team will be in touch with you by early April regarding your acceptance. If you have further questions about your submission, please contact us at annualmeeting2024@alliancecpha.org. For colleagues...
Governance Document (2023) | The Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action
The Governance Document provides a comprehensive overview of the structure, coordination, and functions of the Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action. These articles were adopted by the Steering Committee members of the Alliance on 04 December 2023.
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...
Background Paper | Protecting Children in Escalating Conflict and Crises: Armed Violence, Climate Shocks, and Displacement
This paper aims to support the upcoming discussions during the 2024 Annual Meeting for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action . Based upon over 300 responses to the Annual Meeting Theme Survey, this year’s theme focuses on protecting children in escalating conflict and crises. For more information...
Opportunity to Contribute to INEE’s New Strategic Framework
One of the Alliance's long-standing partners, the Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) , has launched a call for feedback process for its draft new strategic framework. This strategic framework will give shape and direction to all of the INEE’s work as a network through 2030. The...
The L&D Working Group at the Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action is pleased to invite applications to participate in a short training on the CPHA Competency Framework and its associated tools. The course will provide an introduction to the CPHA Competency Framework and three tools...
Calls for Urgent Action! The Unprotected: Overview of the Impact of Humanitarian Crises on Children in 2023
As we reflect on 2023 and embark on a new year, the Alliance is deeply concerned about the devastating consequences of increasing armed conflict, climate-induced emergencies, and disasters associated with natural hazards on children around the world. Explore the Dedicated Webpage for The Unprotected...
The Unprotected: Overview and Technical Annex on the Impact of Humanitarian Crises on Children in 2023
Explore the Dedicated Webpage here! As we reflect on 2023 and embark on a new year, the Alliance is deeply concerned about the devastating consequences of increasing armed conflict, climate-induced emergencies, and disasters associated with natural hazards on children around the world. In 2023, the...
Calling Francophone Colleagues! Unlock Opportunities and join the Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action! Join us for our very first Francophone Membership Outreach Workshop, where we will explore the Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action; what it is, what it does and...
Plan USA, on behalf of the Alliance, is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic professional with a focus on primary preventative approaches to child protection. The Alliance launched its Prevention Initiative in 2020 and subsequently formed an advisory group to guide this work. Prevention also...
Submit an Abstract for the 2024 Annual Meeting - CLOSED
If you are submitting an Abstract for the Annual Meeting, please ensure all identified presenters and/or speakers ALSO fill out this Expression of Interest Form! The Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action is organising the 2024 Annual Meeting on Child Protection in Humanitarian Action...
Webinar | Orientation to the Guidance Note on Supporting Integrated Approaches to Child Protection and Education Programming
This webinar will provide an orientation to the Guidance Note for Supporting Integrated Child Protection and Education Programming in Humanitarian Action , specifically discussing the shared space between the two sectors and best practices in approaching constructive and impactful integrated...
As we approach the end of 2023, the Alliance would like to express our gratitude to our valued members and partners for your continued commitment and dedication to inter-agency work to ensure the protection of children in humanitarian action. Dive into our latest newsletter, "A Year in Review, 2023...
At the Global Refuge Forum 2023 , the Alliance is proud to announce two joint-pledges to make a lasting impact on the lives of children affected by refugee and displacement situations, their families and communities. 1) Supporting Integrated Approaches to Child Protection and Education in Refugee...
At the Global Refuge Forum 2023 , the Alliance is proud to announce two joint-pledges to make a lasting impact on the lives of children affected by refugee and displacement situations, their families and communities. 1) Supporting Integrated Approaches to Child Protection and Education in Refugee...
Postponed - Training of Facilitators on Engaging Community Volunteers in Case Management
UPDATE: Global Training of Facilitators on Engaging Community Volunteers in Case Management Postponed Due to ongoing insecurity in the region, the Alliance has postponed the Training of Facilitators that was to be held from 4-8 in Beirut, Lebanon. The new training dates and location will be shared...
Webinar | Children in Adversity - A Framework for the Protection of Children in Humanitarian Crises
Children and their caregivers constitute the majority of affected populations served by the humanitarian sector, and childcare responsibilities shape the way caregivers experience crisis and displacement. At the same time, we know that supporting caregivers during crisis is a means of protecting...
«I am Mariam» is an illustrated storybook about a young girl forced to flee her violence-torn hometown. It reflects the lives of many forcibly displaced children, as its balance of hard-hitting realities and small acts of kindness comes from consultations with conflict-affected children. Meant for...