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Education Cluster Strategy: North West and South West
Since October 2016, the western regions of Cameroon have been brought to a standstill by strikes, protests and armed conflict. This has a devastating impact on the lives of children, including their right to education. This strategy aims to ensure a coor
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The Intergenerational Impact of War on Mental Health and Psychosocial Wellbeing: Lessons from the longitudinal study of war-affected youth in Sierra Leone
At the time of writing, approximately one in four children across the globe live in a country affected by armed conflict. These children often experience violent trauma and loss, which is likely to have a long-term impact on their mental health needs. The
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Psychosocial Wellbeing and Socio-Emotional Learning in the Syrian Refugee Response: Challenges and Opportunities
With the growing recognition of the importance of holistic and child focused programming, psychosocial support (PSS) and social and emotional learning (SEL) programmes are increasing in number in crisis-affected contexts, not least in the humanitarian res
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Hear it From the Teachers: Getting refugee children back to learning
Four million refugee children around the world are out of school – missing out on their right to an education due to displacement, poverty and exclusion. There may be no classroom, no books, no blackboard, or no chalk – but if there is a good teacher, chi
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Childhood Under Siege: Living and dying in besieged areas of Syria
This report sheds light on the reality of life and death that is being endured by people – particularly children – in besieged areas of Syria, and shows the urgent need for the international community to take action. Save the Children and partners have co
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Child Protection in Emergencies Facts and Figures
Compiled by the Child Protection Working Group (CPWG), this report presents facts and figures on child protection in emergencies. Data was collected for the 42 countries that have a Humanitarian Coordinator or that were on the Inter-Agency's Standing Comm
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Ukraine: "I saw it with my own eyes"
Seven-year-old Maxim* has seen the horrors of the conflict in Ukraine. His home was severely damaged when a shell hit the apartment above it. “At first I didn’t believe it had happened. But then I came here and saw the big hole with my own eyes,” Maxim sa
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Instrument for Psychosocial Assessment of Children at Work
The Instrument for the Psychosocial Assessment of Children at Work (IPAC), created by the International Labour Organization, is an instrument to analyse the impact work has on the psychological development and functioning of working children. This easy-to
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Brott Mot Barn: Om hur våldsutsatta barn drabbas när förundersökningen drar ut på tiden
Investigations involving crimes against children should be handled promptly. With this report, Save the Children Sweden wants to show the consequences for children who do not receive a prompt response. Through continued review of the prosecutor’s office’s
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Child Protection Issue Brief: Mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of children
The insecurity experienced by displaced and refugee children can have damaging physical, social and psychological consequences affecting their well-being and development. In contexts of forced displacement, parents and caregivers may have difficulties in
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CPMS Video Series: Standard 10, Psychosocial distress and mental disorders
This video provides an overview of Standard 10: Psychosocial Distress and Mental Disorders of the CPMS (Child Protection Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Action). For more languages, see the View and Download field. CPMS videos Alliance Materials
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Toolkit on "Children and Adolescents Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights: Guide for Children"- Module 2 [Arabic]
'Protecting Adolescents from Gender Based Violence through the Promotion of their Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights’ is a three-year project launched by Save the Children aimed to raise awareness and enhance protection of children and adolescents (10-