EVERY CHILD DESERVES TO GROW UP SAFE AND SUPPORTED.
Save the Children is a global leader in child protection, especially in times of crisis and conflict, when children are most vulnerable. We work with children, families and communities, as well as supporters of children around the world, to understand and address children’s unique protection needs. This includes both the physical and mental health impacts of harm – including abuse, neglect, exploitation and violence – while promoting a safe family environment for every child. Over the years, our strong partnership with the government of Sri Lanka has led to the strengthening of national child protection systems. We have supported government stakeholders in holding case conferences, developing mechanisms for reporting child protection cases, including cases of online violence, strengthening services, support for child survivors of trafficking, and reintegrating child soldiers and children in conflict with law into society.
In partnership with key private sector tea companies, we led efforts in the plantation sector to foster stronger mother and child-friendly tea plantations, launching a collaborative child protection policy. As the economic crisis unfolded, we prioritized access to critical protection services for vulnerable communities, including sexual reproductive health and gender-based violence support, while providing targeted assistance and referrals for children facing serious protection risks.
In an effort to build resilient communities, we are prioritizing and piloting protection interventions in the local Village Disaster Management Committee model. Together with GoSL, we launched the Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) international reporting portal with the Internet Watch Foundation and NCPA. Furthermore, at the national level, our technical expert is a member of the Presidential Committee on Child Protection, and provides key technical recommendations to enhance National Child Protection policies, procedures and systems.
