If you are new to Child Rights Programming (CRP), you may want to download the Save the Children publication, Child Rights Programming: How to apply rights-based approach to programming, 2nd edition, (Spanish), (Portuguese) 2005. This handbook provides an introduction to Child Rights Programming – Save the Children’s approach to the use of human rights principles and standards in its work with children, their families, carers and communities.
A practical guide explaining how to apply the child rights programming (CRP) in a wide range of contexts and situations is also available - Getting it Right for Children, (Spanish) 2007. It is addressed to all people working in humanitarian aid and development programs, and to those interested in applying a human rights and child rights approach in their work.
If you wish to train then you may want, Save the Children's: Child Right Programming Training Manual (part 1, part 2), 2007.
This is a starter kit that provides a basic introduction to Child Rights Programming. The manual is based on personal experiences gathered while conducting workshops and training programs across South and Central Asia and Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Using these sessions, the trainer will be able to run a 3-day session on Child Rights Programming.
More information and publications are available from Save the Children by clicking on the following websites:
Save the Children Sweden's Central Office bookshop
Save the Children Sweden Southeast, East Asia and Pacific Regional Office
Save the Children Sweden Regional Office for Latin America and Caribbean
Save the Children UK Research and Resources
Save the Children US Professional Resources
If you are want a wide range of materials about CRP, you may want to go to the Child Rights Information Network (CRIN) web page on Rights Based Programming. The CRIN home page is a great place to start raising your understanding about Child Rights.
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