Document Summary

This document addresses how to protect children during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the negative impacts of the pandemic on children and the risks they face due to quarantine and school closures. It focuses on providing guidance for child rights workers to help them protect children from violence, neglect, and exploitation during crises. The document also outlines how to respond to humanitarian needs to ensure a safe environment for children.

Main Headings

Introduction: Explains the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children, including the disruption of their daily programs and activities.

Risks to Child Protection: Addresses various risks such as violence, neglect, exploitation, and psychological stress on children during the quarantine period.

Preventive Measures: Focuses on strategies required to ensure the protection of children through health and psychological measures.

Social and Economic Impact: Highlights the social and economic impacts of the pandemic on children and their families, such as loss of income and increased social exclusion.

Recommendations: Provides a set of recommendations to support children and their families during the pandemic, including raising awareness and providing psychological support.