Legal Literacy Nepal Organizes Two-Day Training on Child Safeguarding and Standards
On 15 and 16 November 2024, Legal Literacy Nepal (LLN) successfully conducted a two-day residential training at the Social Work Institute (SWI) in Nakhu, Lalitpur. The training, titled “School Children Safeguarding Policy and Standards”, brought together 30 participants from 9 community schools running in Tokha Municipality, including teachers, members of school management committees, and parents, with the aim of enhancing child safeguarding practices in educational institutions and communities.
The program focused on equipping participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to create a safe and supportive environment for children. Participants learned to recognize areas where children may face risks, including potential abusers and forms of abuse by different individuals such as peers, adults, and other community members. The training emphasized the collective responsibility of various stakeholders—children themselves, parents, teachers, neighbors, and government agencies—in ensuring the safety and well-being of children. A significant portion of the training focused on understanding psychosocial challenges faced by children, identifying signs of distress, and providing psychosocial first aid. Participants were introduced to practical first-aid techniques under the "Look, Listen, and Link" framework, enabling them to provide immediate support and guidance to children in need.
The interactive sessions included group discussions and case studies, fostering an engaging and collaborative learning environment. By the end of the training, participants expressed a deeper understanding of child safeguarding measures in schools and a commitment to implementing these practices in their respective schools and communities. This initiative reflects LLN's ongoing dedication to fostering a safe and nurturing environment for children and empowering stakeholders to champion child protection and psychosocial well-being.
The program was supported by DKA Austria.