Webinar: the Need for Governments to Consult Child Protection Advisers When Loosening COVID-19 Lockdown Restrictions

Webinar coming up on 21st July, at 8.30 am EDT/2.30 pm CEST (in English) 23rd July at 8.30 am EDT/2.30 pm CEST (in Spanish), convened by The Alliance's Advocacy Working Group COVID-19 Advocacy Team:

In April, the Spanish government was about to loosen lockdown restrictions on Spain’s children, but was compelled to delay the new policy when the Spanish Platform of Children’s NGOs raised safeguarding concerns that government officials had never considered. This webinar will examine the Spanish incident as a case study for why governments should consult child protection advisers when loosening COVID-19 lockdown orders and provide practical tools and guidance for persuading governments to give child protection specialists a seat at the table when discussing when and how to reopen.

Discussion will feature panelists from: the Spanish Platform of Children’s NGOs (Plataforma de Infancia), Educo, Spanish Red Cross (Cruz Roja Española) and UNICEF (Spain), with moderators from ChildFund Alliance (English) and World Vision (Spanish

Register here (English) or here (Spanish)
All info on the Alliance's website