Policy Paper: Annex to the Inter-agency Technical Note on Protection of Children During Covid-19

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Publication details

Author(s): Better Care Network, Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action, UNICEF
Date: June 2020
Themes: Covid 19, Cross-sector engagement

This accompanying document to the Inter-agency Technical Note on the Protection of Children during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Children and Alternative Care provides helpful tips to promote the engagement and participation of all stakeholders, which is central to maintaining continuity of services for children.

The care sector is comprised of a wide array of stakeholders, including children, youth, families, governments, the civil society, donors, and others. This document outlines key approaches to response addressing the following:

  • Engaging children, families, guardians and communities, including faith leaders
  • Working across sectors and with governments
  • Engaging with donors