Welcome to Safeguarding 101From the Resource and Support Hub

እንኳን ወደ የደህንነት ጥበቃ 101

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About RSH

• RSH aims to support organisations in the aid sector to

strengthen their safeguarding policy and practice

against SEAH.

• Visit https://safeguardingsupporthub.org/ for global

tools, resources, evidence, news and events.

• Smaller, local organisations in developing countries are

the Hub’s focus and the first National Hub is being

piloted in Ethiopia

• As we identify major gaps, we will look for ways to fill

them, in collaboration with other partners and networks.

Such as mentorship, online training, webinars and

podcasts.

Part 1 – Safeguarding essentials

August 2020

Safeguarding 101

What this webinar will cover

• What is safeguarding?

• Safeguarding and power

• What is needed for safeguarding?

• What to do if there is a problem?

4 | Introduction to Safeguarding

What is Safeguarding/SEAH?

• Ethical approach • Set of practical measures adopted

by organisations • Promote the safety and wellbeing

of everyone involved in the programmes

5 | Introduction to Safeguarding

Power and Safeguarding

• Simple definition of PowerThe ability to get someone to do something

they might not otherwise do (Steven Luke)

• Power can be positive or negative• People can hold power based on

social characteristics

6 | Introduction to Safeguarding

Power and Safeguarding . . .

• Misuse of power and privilege is at the core of SEAH.

• SEAH involves certain groups and individuals within organisations exercising power in harmful ways against those less powerful,

• Lack of power can increase the risk of exploitation and abuse

7 | Introduction to Safeguarding

Power and Safeguarding . . .

• Safeguarding Cases from Ethiopia

8 | Introduction to Safeguarding

What is needed for safeguarding?

International Standards• Keeping Children Safe Standards • Core Humanitarian Standard• IASC Minimum Operating Standards for PSEA • Sphere minimum standards • DAC Recommendation on Ending Sexual

Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment in Development Co-operation and Humanitarian Assistance

9 | Introduction to Safeguarding

What is needed . . .

Organisational standards

−Everyone has a role to play in safeguarding.

−Should align with international standards set by the aid and development sector.

10 | Introduction to Safeguarding

What is needed . . .

Culture and leadership−Critical components−Leadership needing to model the

expected behaviour−Make sure procedures are

consistently integrated and followed

11 | Introduction to Safeguarding

What is needed . . .

Policy and procedures

−Policy states an organisation’s commitments

−Procedure provides details on how safeguarding commitments will be enacted

12 | Introduction to Safeguarding

What is needed . . .

Policy and procedures (cont’d)

−Codes of Conduct outline expected behaviours

−Involve people with intersecting

identities and staff as you develop

them

13 | Introduction to Safeguarding

What is needed . . .

Governance and accountability

−Clear governance and accountability mechanisms support

−Relevant voices should be heard

−Focal point

14 | Introduction to Safeguarding

What is needed . . .

Safeguarding communication, learning and development

− All staff and associates understand their safeguarding obligations

− Community members (incl. children) know how to report

− Regular training− Further training for people with specific

safeguarding responsibilities − Many communication methods to provide

access to information on safeguarding

15 | Introduction to Safeguarding

What is needed . . .

Safe recruitment−Safeguarding needs to be

integrated into the whole employment cycle

16 | Introduction to Safeguarding

What is needed . . .

Safe programmes −Safeguarding principles should inform

the whole project/programme cycle management.

−Sector standards−Organisations can have their own

guidance, specific to their own programmes.

17 | Introduction to Safeguarding

What is needed . . .

Media and communications−Published safely and with

permission and consent−Clear guidance on the use of social

media

18 | Introduction to Safeguarding

What is needed . . .

Functional risk management

−Safeguarding risks need to be identified and mitigated

−Risk assessment should include different intersecting identities

19 | Introduction to Safeguarding

What to do if there is a problem

Reporting

• The survivor’s needs should be prioritised

• Must work for, and be accessible, to all.

• Provide a range of options.

• Integrate into wider feedback and complaint mechanisms.

• Safe and trusted system

20 | Introduction to Safeguarding

What to do . . .

Case management

(The process to receive and respond to safeguarding/SEAH concerns)

• Details of referral pathways is needed

• The survivor’s need must be prioritised.

• The safety and protection of everyone is

key.

• Preparation – e.g. mapping services, budget

21 | Introduction to Safeguarding

What to do . . .

Investigations

• Investigations by organisations are administrative not criminal.

• Must be thorough, confidential, impartial, objective, and timely and this requires particular skills and expertise.

22 | Introduction to Safeguarding

Thank You!

Part 2 – Safeguarding needs survey

August 2020

Safeguarding 101

The purpose of the survey

• To understand the extent of current safeguarding

practice in CSOs

• To identify what CSOs need to meet safeguarding

standards

• To agree the most important needs of CSOs to

enhance their safeguarding principles

• To learn what delivery modalities are

preferred/needed by CSOs

25 | Introduction to Safeguarding

Survey details

• Target respondents - All NGOs/CSOs (particularly less-resourced) in Ethiopia

• Takes 5 -10 minutes to complete • A total of 18 multiple choice

questions and one open-ended

26 | Introduction to Safeguarding

Survey details cont.

• Know basics about your CSO prior

to completing (e.g. type, size, area

of work, SEAH related priorities)

• Bi-lingual : Amharic and English

side by side for complementarity

• Anonymous

27 | Introduction to Safeguarding

Survey details cont.

• RHS uses the survey results to adapt its programme to better meet the exact needs of CSOs

• Open until 31st August 2020• Webinar (today) and its recording

available

28 | Introduction to Safeguarding

Survey Link

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/W5BG5RV

29 | Introduction to Safeguarding

Thank You!