Emergencies exacerbate existing gender inequalities, and the incidence of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), violence against children and trafficking in human beings often increase during and after emergencies. These standards are to be used by all Red Cross and Red Crescent staff and volunteers, and as a key reference for partners and other stakeholders interested in the IFRC’s approach to Protection, Gender and Inclusion (PGI) issues.

The purpose of this IFRC Child Safeguarding Policy is to provide a framework for ensuring that IFRC programmes are designed and implemented with the best interests of the child in mind. In particular, it aims to ensure that children are protected from all forms of violence, abuse, exploitation, and neglect in all IFRC programmes, preventative actions are prioritized, and accountability is ensured.

The Toolkit for Child Friendly Spaces in Humanitarian Settings was developed by World Vision International and
the IFRC Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support.
The Toolkit for Child Friendly Spaces in Humanitarian Settings comprises:
• Activity Catalogue for Child Friendly Spaces in Humanitarian Settings
• Operational Guidance for Child Friendly Spaces in Humanitarian Settings
• Training for Implementers of Child Friendly Spaces in Humanitarian Settings

The Toolkit for Child Friendly Spaces in Humanitarian Settings was developed by the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support and World Vision International (WVI).

Support tool for the IFRC Child Safeguarding Policy

Support tool for the IFRC Child Safeguarding Policy

Support tool for the IFRC Child Safeguarding Policy

Support tool for the IFRC Child Safeguarding Policy

Support tool for the IFRC Child Safeguarding Policy

Support tool for the IFRC Child Safeguarding Policy