Save the Children's CPI Newsletter- March 2011

The In Focus March issue of Save the Children's Child Protection Initiative (CPI) Newsletter addresses the issue of psychosocial support mechanisms and protection for children during and after emergency situations, from the point of view of children's needs and rights. Giving a glimpse of Save the Children's administrative and programmatic updates, it includes: A message from the Director; Definition of Psychosocial Support; Information on the launch of Psychosocial First Aid Toolkit; Guidelines for Child Friendly Spaces in Emergencies; Definition of Child Friendly Spaces; Information on the development of the Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Emergencies; Reflecting on 25 Years in the Field: Key learning on psychosocial programmes for Children Affected by Armed Conflict in Rwanda; Advocacy Focus; Case Studies Demonstrating Success in Psychosocial Support Programming; and, Useful Resources.