The Rights of Unaccompanied and Separated Children Training Course

The Rights of Unaccompanied and Separated Children Training Course

Introduction

Protecting the rights of unaccompanied and separated children (UASC) is a critical priority in todayΓÇÖs humanitarian, migration, and child protection frameworks. Across borders and conflict zones, thousands of children are displaced, detained, or left without guardianship, making them especially vulnerable to trafficking, exploitation, abuse, and violations of international human rights law. The Rights of Unaccompanied and Separated Children Training Course equips participants with the knowledge, tools, and advocacy strategies to ensure the safety, dignity, and rights of these children are preserved.

Through a blend of child protection frameworks, international legal standards, psychosocial support approaches, and case-based learning, participants will gain practical skills to design, implement, and monitor child-centered interventions. The course focuses on best practices, cross-border cooperation, humanitarian accountability, and inclusive approaches to strengthen protection systems globally.

Course Objectives

1. Understand international legal instruments on child rights protection.
2. Apply humanitarian principles and child safeguarding frameworks in practice.
3. Identify risks of child trafficking, exploitation, and abuse.
4. Strengthen family tracing and reunification mechanisms.
5. Build child-friendly psychosocial support systems.
6. Promote inclusive education and healthcare access for UASC.
7. Engage in advocacy and policy development at national and global levels.
8. Assess child detention and alternative care models.
9. Foster cross-border cooperation and humanitarian partnerships.
10. Design monitoring, reporting, and accountability systems.
11. Integrate gender-sensitive and culturally responsive practices.
12. Enhance capacity building for frontline workers.
13. Develop sustainable protection strategies aligned with the SDGs.

Organizational Benefits

• Strengthened child protection compliance.
• Enhanced international reputation in humanitarian work.
• Improved staff expertise in child safeguarding.
• Increased partnership opportunities with global agencies.
• Reduced risk of legal liabilities in child protection cases.
• Boosted capacity to handle emergencies and crisis migration.
• Access to standardized child protection tools.
• Stronger monitoring and reporting mechanisms.
• Alignment with international human rights commitments.
• Contribution to sustainable development and humanitarian impact.

Target Audiences

1. Humanitarian aid workers
2. Child protection officers
3. Government officials & policymakers
4. Social workers
5. NGO staff and volunteers
6. Legal practitioners in migration & asylum law
7. Healthcare and education providers
8. Law enforcement and border authorities

Course Duration: 10 days

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Child Rights Frameworks

• UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
• Core child protection principles
• Overview of international humanitarian law
• Relevance to migration and displacement
• National vs. global frameworks
• Case Study: CRC application in refugee camps

Module 2: Understanding UASC Challenges

• Causes of separation and displacement
• Vulnerability mapping
• Risks of trafficking and exploitation
• Child protection gaps
• Data collection challenges
• Case Study: Children at EU borders

Module 3: Legal Instruments and Standards

• CRC and Optional Protocols
• UNHCR guidelines for UASC
• Regional frameworks (AU, EU, OAS)
• National child protection laws
• Legal gaps and challenges
• Case Study: Asylum procedures in the US

Module 4: Child Trafficking & Exploitation

• Patterns of trafficking
• Preventive strategies
• Protection in transit
• Survivor-centered approaches
• Law enforcement collaboration
• Case Study: Anti-trafficking measures in Southeast Asia

Module 5: Psychosocial Support for UASC

• Trauma-informed care
• Role of community caregivers
• Access to mental health services
• Culturally sensitive practices
• Resilience-building activities
• Case Study: Psychosocial programs in war zones

Module 6: Family Tracing and Reunification

• Tracing procedures
• Collaboration with Red Cross & NGOs
• Verification mechanisms
• Long-term monitoring
• Challenges in cross-border reunification
• Case Study: Reunification after natural disasters

Module 7: Alternative Care Models

• Foster care systems
• Group homes and shelters
• Community-based care
• Long-term guardianship
• Best interest determination
• Case Study: Foster care integration in Europe

Module 8: Access to Education and Health

• Right to basic education
• Inclusive learning environments
• Access to health care services
• Addressing language barriers
• School-community partnerships
• Case Study: Refugee education in Kenya

Module 9: Gender and Cultural Sensitivity

• Gender-based risks
• Cultural practices and adaptation
• GirlsΓÇÖ education access
• Prevention of gender-based violence
• Inclusive programming for all children
• Case Study: Gender-sensitive programs in Africa

Module 10: Child Detention and Alternatives

• Legal debates on detention
• Alternatives to detention
• Human rights implications
• Best practice models
• Advocacy strategies
• Case Study: Detention reforms in Latin America

Module 11: Humanitarian Coordination

• Role of UNHCR, UNICEF, IOM
• NGO collaboration
• Community engagement
• Cross-border initiatives
• Multi-agency protection systems
• Case Study: Humanitarian coordination in Syria

Module 12: Monitoring & Accountability

• Child protection indicators
• Reporting standards
• Role of ombudsman offices
• Independent monitoring bodies
• Feedback from children
• Case Study: Accountability in refugee resettlement

Module 13: Advocacy and Policy Engagement

• Building advocacy strategies
• Engaging policymakers
• Media & public awareness campaigns
• Lobbying for law reforms
• International advocacy platforms
• Case Study: Advocacy impact at the UN

Module 14: Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Child protection in disasters
• Humanitarian response frameworks
• Rapid assessment tools
• Evacuation and safety planning
• Resilience and recovery programs
• Case Study: Earthquake response in Haiti

Module 15: Future of Child Protection & SDGs

• SDG alignment with child rights
• Innovations in child protection
• Role of technology and AI
• Long-term sustainability models
• Building resilient child systems
• Case Study: Digital child protection platforms

Training Methodology

• Interactive lectures and expert presentations
• Real-life case study discussions
• Group activities and role-play simulations
• Policy and advocacy workshops
• Practical field-based assignments
• Digital learning tools and resources

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.