technical task forces, members of the social service workforce, and actors in health, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) and other sectors engaging with children as part of outbreak management. In addition, personnel working in roles related to advocacy, communications and fundraising would find this Mini-Guide useful.

As the Mini-Guide explains, children are especially vulnerable during outbreaks. This is due not only to their individual biological and behavioural characteristics and level of agency and autonomy, but also to the potential consequences of public health measures. To help you to better advocate for the centrality of children and their protection during infectious disease outbreaks, this Mini-Guide provides you with:

– Information on the protection of children during outbreaks
– Example of key messages and recommendations for use with decision-makers, donors and the general public
– Guidance on who should advocate with children and how

Available in Arabic, English, French, and Spanish.

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Talking with and listening to children are not done in the same way as with adults. Children have different communication needs based on their age, stage of development, and other individual characteristics. This Mini-Guide is primarily for child protection and health practitioners. It can also be used by the social service workforce, as well as by humanitarian personnel in any sector as and when they come into contact with children.

The Mini-Guide explains how to communicate with children on a one-to-one level. Personnel working in settings impacted on by infectious disease outbreaks may come into contact with children and will need to know how to talk and listen to them effectively. These skills may be required when:

Advising children on containment, control, and mitigation measures
Explaining to children that they are unwell and why they are unwell
Testing children or providing them with medical treat