Rights, safety and dignity

Child protection

The dignity, safety, privacy and best interests of every child are essential.

OUR COMMITMENT

CRESH recognizes the rights of every child and commits to a respectful, protective environment that supports their development. Child protection is a shared responsibility that must guide attitudes, decisions and interventions.

DIGNITY AND RESPECT

Every child must be treated respectfully, without discrimination, humiliation, exploitation or violence. Their best interests must be considered in decisions that affect them.

PREVENTION AND VIGILANCE

CRESH encourages responsible conduct by staff, volunteers, partners and visitors. Any concern about a child’s safety should be brought to the attention of the appropriate people through the organization’s contact channels.

IMAGES AND PRIVACY

Images, stories and information about a child must be used carefully and with respect for privacy. Communications must never expose a child to risk, humiliation or harm to their dignity.

SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES

Child protection also involves supporting families, strengthening parenting capacities, preventing family separation and accompanying care facilities.

Child protection guides conduct and decisions
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Child protection guides conduct and decisions

Anyone working with a child must act with respect, care and responsibility. Decisions should take account of the child’s best interests, safety, dignity, privacy and rights.

Teams, volunteers, visitors and partners should know the conduct rules that apply to their activities. Concerns about risks, violence or neglect should be raised through appropriate reporting channels and handled confidentially.

Safety and best interests
Creating safer environments around children
Families and community protection

Creating safer environments around children

Child protection does not depend only on a specialized structure. It also relies on the vigilance of families, schools, churches, community leaders, professionals and institutions. Awareness of children’s rights, violence prevention and support for parents help create more protective environments.

Information about children must not be exposed on public pages. Requests for assistance or reports requiring individual follow-up should be sent directly to CRESH managers through an appropriate contact channel.

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