Strategic Session | Child Protection System Strengthening in Humanitarian Action

As the Alliance launches a new initiative on Child Protection Systems Strengthening (CPSS) in Humanitarian Action, this interactive session brought together key stakeholders to help shape its direction and priorities. Through live polling, facilitated discussion, and case studies from humanitarian contexts, including Syria, participants explored what systems strengthening looks like in humanitarian contexts and how humanitarian crises can serve as opportunities to build more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable child protection systems. The session examined key considerations for advancing CPSS in humanitarian action, including government engagement and leadership, the role of communities and local and national actors, sustainable financing, workforce strengthening, and the continuity of services during crises. Participants had the opportunity to share experiences, reflect on emerging practice, and provide critical inputs to inform this emerging workstream from the outset. Facilitators and Speakers: Matthew Dalling, Elspeth Chapman, Rita Neves, and Dareen Khattab.