Child Protection and Participation
Background
More than 85 percent of children faced corporal punishment or psychological aggression (SDG report, 2020). There is no child participation in any development process in 73 percent of union parishads (Uddin, 2009).
GOAL
To reach the most vulnerable children through community-based and community-empowered programmes that focus on changing the environment in which children live. Protection of both boys and girls from any form of abuse, exploitation, neglect and violence is a top priority.
Outcomes
- Children, parents and communities are empowered in protecting children from abuse, neglect, exploitation and violence.
- Enhanced collaboration with public and private sectors, national and
OUR TARGET (2021-2025)
4,495,931 children, adolescents and youth will participate in action that support ending violence against children.
Impact
Our Approaches
To prioritise the empowerment and engagement of children and adolescents in key decision-making programmes to ensure the
This is done by:
Keeping children engaged from childhood to adolescence: From age 12 to 18 years, children are involved in World Vision’s child forums. After they turn 18, they are graduated to youth
CORE PROGRAMME MODELS
Child Protection Systems Approach: This approach addresses child protection holistically, bringing greater focus on violence prevention and strengthening the assets of key actors responsible for child
World Vision supports the initiatives of the government and we work in partnership to strengthen the implementation of national child protection programmes. Through the Child Protection and Participation Programme, World Vision is taking steps to achieve SDG 5: Gender Equality, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions and SDG 13: Climate Action.
