Child Rights in Humanitarian Crisis: Improving Action and Response

This book shows how a focus on children's rights can help practitioners safeguard children during humanitarian crises. It establishes that crisis response can improve from a child rights perspective and advance children's rights, supporting and furthering the development of a child's agency.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 214 pages
Publication date: 28 April 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book is a valuable resource for practitioners working to safeguard children during humanitarian crises. It demonstrates how a focus on children's rights can enhance crisis response efforts and promote the well-being and empowerment of children.

Child Rights in Humanitarian Crisis provides a comprehensive understanding of child rights and their application in crisis response. It emphasizes the importance of engaging children in decision-making processes and ensuring their participation in all aspects of crisis response. The book offers practical strategies and tools for practitioners to implement child-friendly and participatory approaches in their work, including the use of child-centered communication, community-based interventions, and the protection of vulnerable children.

One of the key strengths of the book is its emphasis on the inclusion of children from diverse backgrounds, including those who are marginalized or vulnerable. It recognizes that children with disabilities, for example, may face additional challenges during crises and requires tailored approaches to ensure their rights and well-being. The book provides practical examples and case studies from recent humanitarian responses, such as in Turkey and at the Lithuania–Belarus border, to illustrate the application of child rights principles in real-world situations.

The authors of the book draw on their extensive experience in the humanitarian and development sectors and include contributions from leading professionals in the field. The book offers a wealth of advice and insights from some of the most experienced professionals in the humanitarian and development sectors, making it an essential read for humanitarian students and practitioners.

In conclusion, Child Rights in Humanitarian Crisis is a comprehensive and practical guide for practitioners working to safeguard children during humanitarian crises. It provides a strong foundation for understanding child rights and their application in crisis response, and offers practical strategies and tools for practitioners to implement in their work. By focusing on the rights and well-being of children, this book contributes to the promotion of a more just and equitable world for all children.

Weight: 356g
Dimension: 232 x 157 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032034775