Safeguarding Essentials
The Safeguarding Essentials will build understanding of what safeguarding is and its significance in the humanitarian and development sector. The course will explore a diverse range of safeguarding issues affecting the vulnerable groups served by humanitarian and development organizations and focus on the ‘non-negotiables for conduct in safeguarding. The course is aimed at humanitarian and development professionals but is most relevant to organizations where safeguarding issues are a concern. The course is the pathway to understanding what safeguarding is and how humanitarian and development organizations can help tackle safeguarding breaches.
What Will I Learn?
- Understanding Safeguarding: Learn what safeguarding is and its importance in humanitarian and development contexts.
- Recognizing Safeguarding Issues: Identify a wide range of safeguarding concerns affecting vulnerable groups.
- Non-Negotiable Conduct Standards: Understand the essential behaviors and practices required for safeguarding.
- Tackling Safeguarding Breaches: Gain insights into addressing and resolving safeguarding violations effectively.
- Building Organizational Safeguarding Capacity: Learn how organizations can strengthen their safeguarding measures.
- Relevance of Safeguarding in Professional Roles: Explore the significance of safeguarding in humanitarian and development work.
- Promoting Safe Practices: Develop skills to foster environments that protect vulnerable individuals and uphold ethical standards.