Spent time with Child Protection Committees this week, focusing on how we can make schools safer for children. Honest conversations grounded in real experiences reminded us that safe learning goes beyond classrooms, it takes strong systems and shared responsibility. ๐ฉต
Weโve finally launched the 22 Women and Children Protection Units in BARMM. Today marks a strengthened partnership among the Ministry of Health, the CPN, PNP PRO BAR & UNICEF, ensuring a survivor- centered and child - sensitive protection services for women and children.
The story of Belbita, along with the efforts of the youth network members, continues to inspire our work in advocating for and strengthening the birth registration system and services in BARMM and Sulu.
For BRAVE advocates, birth registration means recognition, protection & hope. ๐๐ In BARMM, they work to ensure every Sama-Bajau child is registered & countedโbuilding peace through inclusion.
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#IBelong#ForEveryChild@AmbJPNinPH@MofaJapan_en
For BRAVE advocates, birth registration means recognition, protection & hope. ๐๐ In BARMM, they work to ensure every Sama-Bajau child is registered & countedโbuilding peace through inclusion.
๐ https://t.co/mq5P1ITlrc
#IBelong#ForEveryChild@AmbJPNinPH@MofaJapan_en
This initiative is part of our broader effort to strengthen the child protection system in BARMM. Aisha is one of the 60 dedicated social workers who successfully completed the Specialized Training Course on Child Protection and Case Management, earning 77 CPD credits.
At 13, Samira shouldโve been in school, not surviving abuse. At 14, she became a mother. Thanks to UNICEF and @EUinthePH training, Aishaโa Marawi social workerโwas equipped to help Samira heal and rebuild her life. https://t.co/ir9eKeywLN
#ForEveryChild@EU_Partnerships
Emphasize UNICEFโs lasting dedication to childrenโs rights during the Kick-Off Ceremony of Bangsamoro Childrenโs Month Celebration and Launching of the Regional Action Plan for Children (RPAC 2023-2028).
Members of the Committee on the Rights of the Child, Thuwayba Al Barwani and Rinchen Chophel, concluded a weeklong visit to the Philippines toย deepen their understanding of the countryโs implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
@unicefphils Mindanao Field Office is commited to supporting the BHRC-SUHAKAM learning exchange and cooperation, fostering collaboration and strengthening efforts to promote and protect human rights for all, especially for children.
#foreverychildrights#unicefprotects
Participated by 35 Muslim Religious Leaders in Lanao Del Sur. UNICEF and Tiyakap Kalilintad Inc. with funding support from European Union completed a 3-day Training of Trainers on the Prevention and Response to Violence Against Children and effective delivery of CP Sermons.
Starting the week on a positive note with a shoutout to the experts making a difference in the realm of children and women's protection.
With support from #KOICA, @unicefphils is teaming up w/ MoH BARMM & Child Protection Network to train MDTs on women and children protection
Grateful for the opportunity to share valuable experiences and recommendations in developing a roadmap for ending Child Early and Forced Marriages in SouthEast Asia.
Very productive meetings with Maguindanao provinces and Cotabato City Council for the Protection of Children to discuss new partnership on strengthening essential services for children and adolescents in BARMM.
Another succesful event with #MBHTE promoting a zero-tolerance policy for any act of abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination, bullying, and other forms of abuse within the school environment. Grateful to be one of the speakers! #LDS2#NoChildleftbehind#UNICEFMindanaoTeam
It is not only important to know what to do in cases of violence, it is vital to prevent violence from breaking out in the first place! VAC in schools impacts attendance, contributes to lower academic results & leads to higher dropout rates.
#MBHTECPPolicy#unicefprotects
UNICEF and MBHTE Regional Child Protection Committee, the Bureau of Basic Education roll-out the Child Protection Policy for all schools in the province of Sulu, BARMM.โค๏ธ๐