Refugee and IDP Protection Training Course

Refugee and IDP Protection Training Course

Introduction

Refugee and IDP Protection Training Course is designed to equip humanitarian professionals, social workers, and policy practitioners with the knowledge and skills required to effectively respond to the complex challenges faced by refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs). This comprehensive program emphasizes international protection frameworks, human rights, and community-based interventions. Participants will gain practical strategies to ensure the safety, dignity, and rights of vulnerable populations in conflict, disaster, and displacement contexts. By integrating policy guidance, legal frameworks, and field-based practices, this course fosters leadership in refugee protection and humanitarian response.

In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, forced displacement has reached unprecedented levels, making professional training essential for effective humanitarian action. This course leverages case studies, scenario-based learning, and interactive methodologies to develop participants’ abilities in protection planning, advocacy, and program implementation. Emphasis is placed on building capacity for multi-sectoral responses, promoting resilience, and addressing the psychosocial and legal needs of displaced populations. The program prepares participants to navigate complex operational environments while applying international standards, ensuring sustainable solutions and community empowerment.

Course Objectives

1.      Understand the legal and normative frameworks governing refugee and IDP protection.

2.      Apply international human rights and humanitarian law to displacement contexts.

3.      Identify protection risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.

4.      Design and implement community-based protection programs.

5.      Enhance capacity for psychosocial support and trauma-informed care.

6.      Promote gender-sensitive approaches in humanitarian interventions.

7.      Strengthen advocacy skills for policy engagement and protection awareness.

8.      Develop strategies for durable solutions and sustainable reintegration.

9.      Utilize data collection, monitoring, and reporting tools for protection programs.

10.  Improve coordination and collaboration among humanitarian actors.

11.  Address the challenges of child protection in displacement settings.

12.  Integrate protection principles into emergency preparedness and response.

13.  Apply lessons learned from real-world case studies of refugee and IDP crises.

Organizational Benefits

·         Improved organizational compliance with international protection standards.

·         Enhanced staff capacity for effective humanitarian program delivery.

·         Strengthened risk management and protection strategies.

·         Increased efficiency in coordination with local and international stakeholders.

·         Better data-driven decision-making for program planning.

·         Improved staff understanding of psychosocial and trauma-informed approaches.

·         Enhanced reputation and credibility in humanitarian interventions.

·         Increased organizational resilience in emergency response.

·         Improved gender-sensitive and inclusive program implementation.

·         Greater capacity for advocacy and policy influence in displacement contexts.

Target Audiences

1.      Humanitarian program managers

2.      Social workers and caseworkers

3.      Protection officers and field staff

4.      Policy makers and government officials

5.      NGO and INGO staff

6.      Community leaders and volunteers

7.      International development practitioners

8.      Researchers and academics in displacement studies

Course Duration: 5 days

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Refugee and IDP Protection

·         Definition of refugees and IDPs

·         Overview of global displacement trends

·         Key protection principles

·         Stakeholders in humanitarian protection

·         Legal frameworks and conventions

·         Case Study: Syrian refugee response in Jordan

Module 2: International Legal Frameworks

·         1951 Refugee Convention and 1967 Protocol

·         Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement

·         Human rights law and humanitarian law intersections

·         National legislation and policies

·         Application in field operations

·         Case Study: Protection gaps in South Sudan IDP camps

Module 3: Protection Risk Assessment and Mitigation

·         Identifying protection risks in displacement settings

·         Vulnerability and capacity assessments

·         Protection monitoring tools

·         Risk mitigation planning

·         Early warning mechanisms

·         Case Study: Risk assessment in Rohingya camps

Module 4: Community-Based Protection

·         Principles of community engagement

·         Participatory approaches

·         Establishing local protection networks

·         Empowering displaced communities

·         Conflict sensitivity in protection programming

·         Case Study: Community-led initiatives in Uganda

Module 5: Gender and Child Protection

·         Gender-sensitive protection approaches

·         Prevention of sexual and gender-based violence

·         Child protection principles and practices

·         Child-friendly reporting mechanisms

·         Coordination with child protection actors

·         Case Study: Child protection programs in DRC

Module 6: Psychosocial Support and Trauma-Informed Care

·         Understanding trauma and displacement impact

·         Psychosocial support frameworks

·         Integrating mental health in protection programming

·         Referral pathways for vulnerable groups

·         Staff care and resilience building

·         Case Study: Mental health interventions for Afghan refugees

Module 7: Advocacy and Policy Engagement

·         Advocacy strategies for displaced populations

·         Engaging policymakers and donors

·         Public awareness campaigns

·         Policy analysis and lobbying

·         Communication strategies for advocacy

·         Case Study: Advocacy for stateless populations in Thailand

Module 8: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Durable Solutions

·         Designing monitoring and evaluation frameworks

·         Data collection and reporting

·         Analyzing protection outcomes

·         Planning for durable solutions

·         Reintegration and resettlement approaches

·         Case Study: Reintegration of IDPs in Colombia

Training Methodology

·         Interactive lectures with real-world examples

·         Case study analysis and group discussions

·         Role-playing exercises for practical application

·         Scenario-based simulations in field contexts

·         Workshops on advocacy, risk assessment, and monitoring

·         Peer-to-peer learning and knowledge exchange

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@datastatresearch.org or call +254724527104 

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

 We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes              

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to DATASTAT CONSULTANCY LTD account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.