Safeguarding & Protection Policies

Course Overview:

In the nonprofit and humanitarian sectors, ensuring the safety and protection of vulnerable populations is a fundamental responsibility. This course provides participants with best practices, policies, and frameworks to establish and strengthen safeguarding mechanisms within their organizations. Participants will learn how to develop child protection policies, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) frameworks, and ethical reporting mechanisms to create a safe and accountable organizational culture.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Understand international safeguarding standards and policies.
• Develop organizational safeguarding frameworks that align with donor requirements.
• Learn how to identify, report, and respond to safeguarding violations.
• Strengthen PSEA mechanisms and whistleblower protections.
• Foster an organizational culture that prioritizes protection and accountability.

Topics Covered

Introduction to Safeguarding in NGOs

• Understanding Safeguarding & Protection Principles
• Legal & Ethical Responsibilities in Safeguarding
• Developing Organizational Safeguarding & Child Protection Policies

Strengthening Accountability & Response Mechanisms

• Establishing Complaint & Response Mechanisms
• Investigating and Responding to Safeguarding Violations
• Case Studies: Best Practices in Safeguarding Implementation

Target Audience: NGO leaders, HR managers, program coordinators, safeguarding officers