In response to the child protection challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, GBPG’s expert worked closely with government bodies and child welfare agencies to develop and implement critical strategies. These efforts centered on equipping Child Rights Promotion Officers (CRPOs) across 25 districts in Sri Lanka with the tools and knowledge necessary to effectively manage and address child protection cases during this challenging period. By focusing on enhancing the capabilities of CRPOs, the initiative aimed to mitigate the heightened risks facing vulnerable children during the pandemic. The collaboration resulted in the creation of comprehensive guidelines designed to address the unique challenges brought on by the pandemic, such as increased risks of abuse, neglect, and exploitation due to lockdowns, school closures, and economic hardship. GBPG’s expert designed a series of capacity-building training programs to ensure that CRPOs were well-prepared to identify, report, and manage child protection cases under these new conditions.
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