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Tackling GBV and Child Protection in Sudan’s Complex Humanitarian Environment In Sudan, conflict and political instability have resulted in large-scale displacement, leaving women and children from refugee and IDP communities vulnerable to gender-based violence (GBV) and exploitation. Humanitarian organizations working in Sudan are prioritizing efforts to address these protection challenges by establishing prevention, risk mitigation, and response programs. Humanitarian responses in Sudan include establishing safe spaces and specialized clinics within refugee camps, where survivors of GBV can access medical care and psychosocial support. Community education programs are also in place to raise awareness of GBV risks and teach coping mechanisms, particularly among youth and vulnerable populations. These programs involve local organizations, which play a key role in building trust within communities. Additionally, GBV prevention strategies are being integrated into camp management. This includes ensuring adequate lighting and security in common areas, as well as employing female staff to foster a safer environment for women and children. Child protection services are further bolstered by training parents and caregivers on child rights, creating a more comprehensive safety net for children. Through these proactive and community-driven initiatives, Sudan’s humanitarian efforts are helping to create safer, more resilient communities for those most at risk.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Is hiring Multiple Jobs Vacancies in Various locations Apply https://lnkd.in/da-GKdfm We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. #UNHCR #Refugees #ForcedDisplacement #WithRefugees #RefugeeRights #ProtectRefugees #RefugeeSupport #Inclusion #Humanitarian #GlobalRefugeeCrisis #AsylumSeekers #DurableSolutions #NoOneLeftBehind

Around the world, children continue to be forced from home at an unacceptable pace. At the end of 2023, conflict, violence and other crisis led to an estimated 47.2 million children to be on the move. This is a record high that shows no signs of slowing down. The 2023 global figure includes 17 million refugee children, 28.1 million internally displaced children and 2 million asylum-seeking children —it does not capture the additional 3.1 million children on the move due to climate or geophysical disasters. Many of these children are deprived of the basic necessities they need to survive and thrive. However, due to the limited quality of data and statistics on children on the move, rights violations among this vulnerable population often continue without sufficient intervention. IOM Data is proud to provide #data4insight that helps address this issue, in collaboration in #IDAC with UNICEF, OECD - OCDE, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and with generous support of the European Union and jointly led by Eurostat.

child-friendly spaces are a cornerstone of humanitarian aid, providing a holistic approach to the well-being and development of refugee children in challenging circumstances. During the week. I witnessed the handover of 09 Child Friendly Spaces from Save the Children to OPM - ALIGHT Following the end of SCI funding for CFS Child friendly spaces enhance protection of children in the following ways; Safety and Protection: CFSs provide a secure environment where children can be safe from the various dangers they might face in refugee camps, such as exploitation, trafficking, and violence Psychosocial Support: These spaces offer essential mental health and psychosocial support, helping children cope with the trauma and stress of displacement. Activities like play, art, and music help restore a sense of normalcy and routin. Education and Learning: CFSs often include educational programs that allow children to continue their learning despite the disruption caused by displacement. This helps in maintaining their cognitive development and provides a sense of stability. Community and Socialization: They offer a place for children to interact with their peers, fostering social connections and reducing feelings of isolation. This social interaction is vital for their emotional well-being. Awareness and Advocacy: CFSs also serve as platforms to raise awareness about the specific vulnerabilities and rights of children in crisis situations, mobilizing communities to support and protect them.

This World Refugee Day, take time to read this brilliant piece by Sweta Shah, PhD of The Brookings Institution on the power of play, as evidenced by a host of studies. This includes research by NYU Global TIES for Children on the Ahlan Simsim remote early learning program in Lebanon, created by Sesame Workshop & International Rescue Committee. So wonderful to see these findings shared alongside the impact of so many other programs supporting young children around the world. https://lnkd.in/gqUUDaK4

The International Rescue Committee is WELL represented at this year's Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW), with the Violence Prevention and Response Unit (VPRU) leading the way with multiple events across several areas of our work. Join in the conversation online or in Geneva: 🏥 "Ensuring access to health care through community support and better security risk management for hospitals in the DRC" IRC will join Insecurity Insight to discuss attacks against healthcare in DRC, with IRC specifically focusing on the impacts to particularly marginalized groups (including women and children under 5) and the solutions that work to respond. (French, with interpretation for English) Date/Time: 3 May, 15:00 – 16:30 UTC+2 Online Session Link: https://lnkd.in/eKM82Cjk   🔊 "Young People's Recommendations to Enhance Accountability to Children Across Sectors" The goal of this interactive session is to explore the role of diverse humanitarian actors in ensuring humanitarian action is accountable to children. An interactive space for learning and sharing across contexts and sectors with the goal of homing in on key actions that can be taken forward and developing standards for child participation to be embedded in AAP frameworks. Date/Time: 6 May, 14:00 – 15:30 UTC+2 IN PERSON EVENT (Pleniere C) 💻 Digital Threats for Women and Girls in Humanitarian Settings As the digital revolution transforms global societies, its impact is profoundly uneven, especially in humanitarian settings where women and girls are increasingly vulnerable to digital threats. This panel discussion aims to cast a spotlight on the nuanced dimensions of cyber violence that women and girls face, especially in humanitarian settings. It will explore the complex digital landscape where disparities in access to technology, digital literacy, and socio-economic barriers converge, creating a breeding ground for online abuse, exploitation, and gender-based violence. Date/Time: 8 May, 14:00 – 15:30 UTC+2 IN PERSON EVENT (Pleniere E)   🔭 The Long View: 20 Years of Lessons Learned in Humanitarian Information Management from the GBVIMS Drawing from the wealth of experiences gleaned from diverse country programs, this session aims to equip attendees with the requisite knowledge and skills to extract actionable insights from GBV service-based data. By refining their analytical acumen and interpretation techniques, participants will be poised to harness the full potential of Primero/GBVIMS+, propelling substantive change in GBV intervention strategies. Date/Time: 9 May, 14:00 – 15:30 UTC+2 IN PERSON EVENT (Salle 11)

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Play in humanitarian settings | Read BRAC Play Lab model for humanitarian contexts, including Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and South Sudanese refugees in Uganda. This piece highlights What Works Well when it comes to running Play based interventions in humanitarian contexts, healing children traumatized by multiple unpleasant experiences and ensuring children play joyful despite the challenges. Thanks Sweta Shah, PhD for putting together this one and The Brookings Institution for publishing.

Watching these two beautiful young girls growing from project beneficiaries to change makers on their own says a lot in different areas: 1. Passion is not a statement but an act from the inside pushing you to take actions . Some people will say I have passion but if you don’t ask them to take action they won’t. 2.They did not wait for incentives or payment to become a change agent , on their own they gathered their peers within the IDP camp and now even host communities are inviting them to hold sessions . 3. Getting this kind of behavior results as a program or project person does not come with conducting a one day or a very short timeline activity it takes long duration of time . This is a result of a 2 years work Most people use resources and do a lot of one day activities , give items and aids and say they are changing behaviors. I see that a lot So as a program person or a change agent who want to design a program please work with at least 3 months or years with the same set of people before you can say you have made impact You are welcome 🤗 Today For Tomorrow Foundation-TFTF I am proud of how you designed and implement your programs , the impact results speaks If you want to learn how to program in addressing issues, my DM is open or if you need my consultant service as a program specialist , my DM is open.

Sometimes I ask the question, who does the humanitarian sector actually serve as we do not do well with respect to serving the needs and priorities of women and girls, children, young people, the elderly, persons with disabilities, young men, and LGBTIQ+ communities. Why are we not better equipped to be more people centred to serve the most marginalised. But that's a topic for another day. Today, I want to promote this important report by Outright International and Edge Effect "They Know What We Don’t: Meaningful Inclusion of LGBTIQ people in Humanitarian Action". The report highlights the need for inclusive practices on LGBTIQ issues and with LGBTIQ by documenting positive stories in humanitarian settings including in Colombia, Nepal and Ukraine to showcase #inclusion and collaboration between #LGBTIQ organizations and #humanitarian agencies. There are good practices. It is possible. We can do it. European Commission USAID Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency ODI Ford Foundation #AAP