FMR 53 - From the Editors

Supporting locally led protection strategies can significantly improve the impact of protection interventions. 

The growing criticism of protection actors for neglecting indigenous coping strategies and capacities should prompt a radical, creative re-think of attitudes and approaches. 

A number of new initiatives point to ways in which the international community, particularly governments, could help reduce the vulnerabilities of migrant workers during conflict and crisis situations. 

At 16,Rana Abdelhamid started teaching self-defense to women and girls in her neighborhood. Almost 10 years later, these community classes have grown into Malikah: a global grassroots network creating safety, power and solidarity for all women. How did she do it? Abdelhamid share ...  Show more

Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland tell about one way officials have reduced poaching – by employing women. These women show that protecting animals and the environment is possible, even without guns and bullets. https://spotlightenglish.com/work-and-business/black-mambas-women-protectin ...  Show more

The L&D Working Group is sharing a NEW Podcast Series to better equip CPHA practitioners to adapt child protection programming in the context of COVID-19 and other IDOs! Find the corresponding webinars and resources to the podcast here: https://alliancecpha.org/en/strengthening-c ...  Show more