Safeguarding Matters

Safeguarding is essential to protect vulnerable individuals within humanitarian and development sectors. This episode addresses how civil society organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria can improve their safeguarding case handling and investigations. We'll hear insights from mentees and a mentor involved in RSH's recent Investigation Mentorship Programme, offering practical advice for CSOs looking to strengthen their safeguarding practices. 

Safeguarding is a vital practice to ensure the protection and well-being of vulnerable individuals in various settings, including humanitarian and development contexts. This podcast aims to address the "Frequently Asked Questions on Safeguarding," tackling the critical concerns and queries that often arise within the RSH Nigeria stakeholder community. 

In this podcast, Andrea Watkins, RSH's global technical director, speaks with representatives of CHS Alliance, a global alliance of humanitarian and development organisations committed to making aid work better for people. We will discuss key initiatives relevant for civil society organisations such as the SEAH Harmonised Reporting Scheme, The Investigator Qualification Training Scheme (IQTS) and the Misconduct and Disclosure Scheme.   Thank you to CHS Alliance colleagues Coline Rapneau, PSEAH manager; Bethan Montague-Brown, IQTS program manager; Mathilde Belli, SEAH Harmonised Reporting Scheme lead; and Elena Bezzolato, MDS Coordinator for discussing these important programmes.   Further reading: SEAH Harmonised data collection and reporting scheme: https://www.chsalliance.org/protection-from-sexual-exploitation-abuse-and-sexual-harassment/harmonised-seah/ Misconduct Disclosure Scheme: https://misconduct-disclosure-scheme.org/ Investigator Qualification Training Scheme (IQTS) https://www.chsalliance.org/get-support/training/investigator-qualification-training-scheme/

This podcast is a 104.5 Love FM radio interview with Oluchi Ihedoro, the National Representative for The Safeguarding Resource and Support Hub (RSH) Nigeria and Kingsley Okpabi, the Programme Manager of Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF), an RSH-mentored organisation.  Oluchi and Kingsley are talking about the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict and what the RSH and JDF are doing to help eliminate sexual violence in conflict.   

This podcast is a 104.5 Love FM radio Abuja interview with Sylvia Nwoko, communications officer at the RSH Nigeria Hub.  She is explaining what the RSH is doing to commemorate the International Women's Day 2024, referring to the resource, ABCD of safeguarding women and girls.   

In this episode Andrea Watkins, technical director of the Safeguarding Resource and Support Hub talks with Nicolo Di Marzo, Ethiopia country director of LINK Education International, as well as with Bethelhem Sileshi, safeguarding, gender- and social inclusion officer.  

In this episode of Spotlight On, we talk to Fozia Viqar , the Federal Ombudsperson of Islamabad, about her work on safeguarding and PSEA in Pakistan. She shares her insights on the legal and practical challenges of addressing SEAH issues, the response mechanisms and gaps, and the lessons learned from her experience. Tune in to learn more about the safeguarding journey of Pakistan and how it can inspire other countries to take action. This podcast was recorded in Urdu.

এই পডকাস্টটি হাইলাইট করে যে কীভাবে সংস্থার (CSO) অ্যাডভোকেসি কার্যক্রমে তরুণদের সম্পৃক্ত করা যায় এবং তাদের সুরক্ষা নিশ্চিত করা যায়। একজন সেক্টর বিশেষজ্ঞ সংস্থাগুলির  সাথে  তার কাজ করার অভিজ্ঞতার ভিত্তিতে কথা বলেন যে তরুণদের অ্যাডভোকেসি প্রোগ্রামে জড়িত করার চ্যালেঞ্জগুলি কী এবং SEAH (যৌন শোষণ, নির্যাতন এবং হয়রানি) থেকে তাদের রক্ষা করার জন্য সংস্থাগুলি (CSOs) কী পদক্ষেপ নিতে পারে।  

In this episode, Oge Chukwudozie speaks with two mentors and a mentee who have participated in the Safeguarding Resource and Support Hub's mentorship scheme in Tanzania. 

In this podcast Aklima Akter Milli, National Safeguarding Manager, British Council will speak on the engagement of young people in advocacy and influencing activities. The discussion will also reflect on the current practices that are available for ensuring a safer engagement and areas that require further attention.

This podcast is a radio interview with Dr. Eleanor Nwadinobi, Senior Adviser and National Sustainability lead at RSH (Resource and Support Hub) Nigeria Hub. She is explaining what the RSH is doing to prevent violence against girls as part of the "16 Days of Activism" campaign.

Acesta este al patrulea episod din cadrul  seriei de podcasturi: Garantarea siguranței contează.  În cadrul seriei de podcasturi Garantarea siguranței contează, sunt realizate discuții cu manageri  și practicieni, care ne vor oferi sugestii, recomandări și ne vor ajuta să înțelegem mai bine ce este  Safeguarding (garantarea siguranței)  și cum putem îmbunătăți practicile noastre în acest sens. Invitata acestei ediții este dna Elena Sîrbu, președinta Platformei ROMNI din Moldova. În acest episod, vom discuta despre problemele cheie de safeguarding (de garantare a siguranței) cu care se confruntă organizațiile  societății civile rome din Republica Moldova și vom propune recomandări care necesită a fi luate în considerație pentru a îmbunătăți răspunsul la criza umanitară din Ucraina pentru refugiați ucraineni de etnie romă în Republica Moldova.

Invitata acestei ediții este dna Virginia Rusnac, director al Centrului Republican de Asistență Psihopedagogică din Republica Moldova. În acest episod, vom împărtăși lecțiile învățate și vom propune sugestii privind politicile de garantare a siguranței copiiilor cu dizabilități, ca răspuns la criza umanitară din Ucraina

In this podcast, we discuss the RSH mentorship in the MENA region, the impact of mentor-mentee relationship and how this contributes to cultivating a culture of trust, empowerment and in the prevention and mitigation of SEAH.   Ranya Al-jaberi RSH National Representative for Yemen speaks with Hager ElSayed a mentor and Boshra Abdullah a mentee from xxxx a participant of the safeguarding mentorship programme by RSH. Through engaging conversations, thought provoking interviews and real-life anecdotes, this podcast offers a platform for mentors and mentees involved in the RSH MENA safeguarding mentorship scheme to share their experiences, overcome challenges and celebrate successes. We'll dive into the role of mentors and how they can guide, and support individuals dedicated to safeguarding. This podcast will shed light on how mentorship fosters trust and connection, empowering mentees to become agents of change in their organisations and communities. ---- في هذا البودكاست، نناقش الارشاد والتوجيه من مركز الموارد والدعم في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا، وتأثير العلاقة بين المرشد/الموجه والمتدرب/المتعلم وكيف يساهم ذلك في تنمية ثقافة الثقة والتمكين في منع وتخفيف الاستغلال الجنسي والإساءة والتحرش الجنسيين. رانيا الجابري، الممثلة الوطنية لمركز الموارد والدعم في اليمن، تتحدث مع هاجر السيد، أحد المرشدين في البرنامج وبشرى عبد الله، متدربة من اليمن ومشاركة في برنامج الارشاد والتوجيه من قبل مركز الموارد والدعم. من خلال المحادثات والمقابلات والنقاشات والخبرات والحكايات الواقعية، يوفر هذا البودكاست منصة للموجهين والمتدربين المشاركين في البرنامج الخاص بمركز الموارد والدعم في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا لمشاركة تجاربهم وطرق التغلب على التحديات والاحتفال بالنجاحات. سوف نتعمق في دور الموجهين وكيف يمكنهم توجيه ودعم الأفراد المخصصين للصون. سيسلط هذا البودكاست الضوء على كيفية تعزيز الإرشاد للثقة والتواصل، وتمكين المتدربين ليصبحوا عوامل تغيير في منظماتهم ومجتمعاتهم.

W tym epizodzie rozważymy, dlaczego zgłaszanie incydentów safeguardingowych jest ważne i w jaki sposób możemy poprawić istniejące mechanizmy zgłaszania skarg w celu zapewnienia bezpieczeństwa osobom pokrzywdzonym. Natalia Skoczylas w rozmowie z Karoliną Mackiewicz wyjaśnia, co wpływa na ilość zgłaszanych incydentów safeguardingowych oraz wyjaśnia jak zapewnić, że proces skupia się na osobie pokrzywdzonej. Rozmawiają o tym, dlaczego polskie organizacje pozarządowe powinny być przygotowane na otrzymanie zgłoszenia o naruszeniu polityki safeguardingu i wiedzieć, jak z nimi postępować. Natalia i Karolina tłumaczą, dlaczego uchodźczynie i uchodźcy powinni zgłaszać przypadki wykorzystywania i nadużyć seksualnych bez obawy, że wpłynie to na sposób w jaki są traktowane/i lub pomoc, która obecnie otrzymują. Podcast omawia, dlaczego organizacje społeczeństwa obywatelskiego powinny być przygotowane na otrzymanie zgłoszenia i jak z nim postępować w bezpieczny sposób.

In this episode, we'll be putting the spotlight on Clare Condillac, a human resources specialist who developed for Safeguarding Hub Eastern Europe a series of bitesize leadership guidance's. Sarah Martin, the capacity building advisor of our hub is discussing with our guest the role of leaders in promoting a culture of safeguarding, the challenges that they may face, and how you can implement safeguarding into your organisation. All of it while looking from an Eastern European lens.

In this Spotlight On episode, Enikő Vass, Safeguarding Hub Eastern Europe's regional communications manager speaks with Alice Gentile, head of global ethics and compliance office at Terre des hommes foundation in Lausanne. Together they explore the impact of safeguarding on her personal life, the importance of being aware of safeguarding in emergency situations, and the challenges of balancing a survivor-centred approach with the need to reach conclusions in investigations.

Acesta este al doilea  episod din cadrul  seriei de podcasturi Spotlight On. În cadrul seriei de podcasturi Spotlight On, vor fi realizate discuții cu manageri  și practicieni, care ne vor oferi sugestii, recomandări și ne vor ajuta să înțelegem mai bine ce este  Safeguarding (garantarea siguranței)  și cum putem îmbunătăți practicile noastre în acest sens. Invitata acestei ediții este Elena Madan, director de țară Terre des hommes Moldova. În acest episod, vom împărtăși lecțiile de safeguarding învățate și vom propune sugestii privind politicile de garantare a siguranței, ca răspuns la criza umanitară din Ucraina.

Safe recruitment means integrating safeguarding elements into every step of the recruitment cycle. However, for small non-governmental organizations and civil society organizations, having a dedicated person working on human resources is often a challenge, particularly during intense times like the influx of refugees from the war on Ukraine. Employers are often faced with the need to bring staff on board immediately to respond to needs while also screening candidates to ensure that they do not cause harm to the refugees by engaging in unsafe behaviours. It is difficult to get the balance right.     Join the Safeguarding Resource and Support Hub Eastern Europe for a conversation between Sophie Mourre, experienced humanitarian resources specialist with a background in many emergencies and Inez Książek, the Safeguarding Resource and Support Hub regional manager. Topics covered will include: challenges in safe recruitment in Eastern Europe, Legal frameworks & Compliance and safe recruitment in emergencies. 

În acest podcast introductiv, Elena Cofaru vorbește cu Paul Bercea, expert international în garantarea siguranței despre noțiunea de safeguarding și particularitățile acesteia. Ascultătorii pot învăța ce înseamnă safeguarding-ul și se pot familiariza cu măsuri practice pe care orice ONG de mici dimensiuni din România le poate implementa pentru a garanta siguranța participanților la activitățile lor. 

Ce podcast revient sur l'expérience du NRC en matière de Sauvegarde au Burkina Faso et au Niger. Pourquoi la Sauvegarde au sein du NRC ? Quels systèmes mis en place pour la Protection des populations notamment les enfants ? Quels politiques, outils, mécanismes pour la Sauvegarde au sein de notre organisation ? Qui impliquer dans nos démarche de mise en place de politique de Sauvegarde ? Comment outiller les personnels au sein du NRC sur la sauvegarde ? Comment garantir la redevabilité vis-à-vis de nos populations cibles ? Quels avantages, contraintes et coûts de la Sauvegarde ? Nos discutant répondent à toutes ces questions. Bonne écoute !  Discutants :  Jean Paul Coulibaly, Manager RH pour la mission Burkina et Niger du NRC Elie Gasagara, Spécialiste de la protection des enfants et des adultes. 

In this podcast, Oge Chukwudozie talks to Prof. Rafatu Abdulhamid and Nathaniel Awuapila about safeguarding risks in education. Learn about the kinds of safeguarding risks in education programs, CSO involvement in education programs in Nigeria, and ways CSOs can help education programs mitigate different safeguarding risks. Please be advised that this podcast may contain content on safeguarding, that some may find distressing. The conversation is based on the two Tipsheets below, developed by the RSH Nigeria hub. 1. Safeguarding in formal education programmes 2. Safeguarding in non-formal education programmes    

In this episode of the podcast Safeguarding Matters, we discuss funding for safeguarding and explain what funding is available for safeguarding and how non-governmental organisations can get funds for their safeguarding activities. In this episode, Dr. Eleanor Nwadinobi, the Senior Adviser for the RSH Nigerian Hub talks with Karen Walker-Simpson, Director of Funder Safeguarding Collaborative, Farida Umar Jauro, a safeguarding focal person for Goggoji Zumunchi Development Initiative (GZDI) and Saater Ikpaahindi, an RSH Safeguarding Consultant, about funding available for safeguarding.

In this episode of the podcast Safeguarding Matters, we discuss volunteer management – the use of volunteers in non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and their roles, the risks and how to address these risks. In these podcast series by the RSH Nigeria Hub, we'll discuss matters related to safeguarding in the humanitarian and development sector. We'll have conversations with thought leaders and practitioners who can offer insights that can help us all to better understand safeguarding and improve our practices. In this episode, Oge Chukwudozie, the National Associate for the RSH Nigerian Hub talks with HR professional Julie Adegbesan, Professor Olabunmi Ashimolowo, the Executive Director of Gender Development Initiative, and safeguarding focal point Bartholomew Agyo about engaging volunteers, risks and mitigation measures.

What is safeguarding and what is needed for it? Caroline Kibos, RSH South Sudan Hub National Associate answered listeners' questions on air with Miraya FM radio station in Juba. Listen to parts of recording that aired live on the Miraya Breakfast Show with host Sebit William in January 2022.

Discussion with Tamba Aliyu, global safeguarding manager at Restless Development, who talks about the importance of raising awareness around safeguarding among community members, and how to do it effectively, using drama, role play and infographics.

There are standards and procedures available for conducting safeguarding investigations. However in reality, investigations are often more complex than the procedures allow. Issues such as risks to the survivor, local norms and culture and safety and security mean that investigations are rarely straightforward and often require us to make some really difficult decisions. This podcast takes an honest look at these challenges, and how we can begin to have open conversations to address them.

In this podcast, Nastasya Gecim talks to Bintu Mansaray, a medical doctor and social science researcher, about why it's so important to make research safe. She shares learning from her research with survivors about simple measure to keep both research participants and data collectors safe.

In this podcast, Dr Eleanor Nwadinobi talks to Lauren Watters of Able Child Africa about how organisations can make their programmes safe for people with disabilities. Learn about the simple and low cost steps you can take to integrate disability inclusion to your safeguarding approach – from culture to training.     Download our infographic to see the key learning points from this podcast Find the disability-inclusive child safeguarding guidelines in our resource library  

In this podcast, Nastasya Gecim talks to Shaukat Warraich of Faith Associates, about how he saw a gap in safeguarding support in his faith community, and developed an organisation to address it.  Learn how Faith Associates work with mosques, madrassas and other faith institutions around the world to support them to be the best they can be at safeguarding.   Download our infographic to see the key learning points from this podcast Find Faith Associates in our Safeguarding Consultants Directory  

This podcast provides the basics on safeguarding for professionals working in non-governmental organisations in Pidgin.

In this episode, Dr Eleanor Nwadinobi (RSH Nigeria Hub Senior Advisor) talks to Oge Chukudozie (RSH Nigeria Hub National Associate) about the Safeguarding Resource and Support Hub (RSH) programme. You'll find out what is available on the Nigeria Hub website and what support your organisation can get to make improvements on safeguarding. You can find direct links to everything that is mentioned in the podcast below: Take a look at the Nigeria Hub website. Email us with general enquiries: info@safeguardingsupporthub.org Email us to Ask an Expert: askanexpertnigeria@rshub.org.uk   Follow us on social media: Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn Register for the Safeguarding 101 webinar.

Part 3: Reporting and investigation – a human resource professional and trained investigator of sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse, Jalelie Djiregna walks us through good practices for dealing with sexual harassment incidents, and what helps in conducting a survivor-centered investigation.   ክፍል 3፡ የሠው ሀይል አስተዳደር ባለሙያና የሠለጠነች የወሲባዊ ጥቃት፣ ብዝበዛና ትንኮሳ መርማሪ የሆነችው ጃለሌ ጅሬኛ የወሲባዊ ትንኮሳ ቅሬታ አቀራረብ ስርአትና ተጠቂዎችን ማእከል ባደረገ መልኩ የሚደረግ ጥሩ የምርመራ ተሞክሮን ታካፍላለች፡፡

Part 2: Organisational culture – We look at examples of what organisations can do to create and sustain a zero-tolerance culture for sexual harassment in the workplace. We talk with CARE Ethiopia gender and diversity staff Hilawit Worku and Helen Degefa.   ክፍል 2፡ የኬር ኢትዮጵያ የስራተ ፆታ እና ብዝሃነት ሠራተኞች የሆኑት ህላዊት ወርቁ እና ሄለን ደገፋ ድርጅቶች ወሲባዊ ትንኮሳን የማይደግፍና የማይደራደር ድርጅታዊ አሠራርን ለማጠናከር የሚረዱ ምሳሌዎችን ያብራራሉ፡፡

What is sexual harassment  –  definitions. In this episode, women's rights advocate and lawyer Hibret Abahoy provides a detailed description of what sexual harassment means and how it is addressed in the labour law.   ክፍል 1፡ በዚህ ክፍል የሴቶች መብት ተሟጋች እና የህግ ባለሙያ የሆነችው ህብረት አባሆይ ስለ ወሲባዊ ትንኮሳ ዝርዝር ትርጉምና በሠራተኛ አሰሪ ህጉ ስለተቀመጠበት ዝርዝር ታብራራለች፡፡

In September 2020, the New Humanitarian and the Thomson Reuters Foundation revealed that ‘More than 50 women accuse aid workers of sex abuse in Congo Ebola crisis.' On this episode, Dr Eleanor Nwadinobi talks to Nellie Peyton, one of the journalist who uncovered the story, to understand what happened in the DRC and how. Ester Dross, an experienced safeguarding advisor, also joins to help us explore what the sector can learn from this experience. Find our top takeaways below and share your own reflections and learning on our Online Community   A summary of the Top Takeaways from this podcast: Engage communities from the start: Communicate with communities on their rights, expectations and the ways to report concerns. Provide incentives to report: Explain exactly what happens to reports. Strengthen recruitment processes: Consider candidates as potential prey as well as perpetrators Give weight to safeguarding or PSEAH focal points: A direct link to management will enable real change. Be proactive: It's not good enough to sit and wait for reports. Go out there and talk to people.

In this podcast we will discuss the role and responsibilities of safeguarding focals with CAFOD, SCIAF and Trócaire Joint Office (CST) Women Empowerment Programme Coordinator and safeguarding focal, Kassach Abegaz. እ.ኤ.አ. ሴፕቴምበር 2020 በማዕከላችን የተደረገ የፍላጎት ምዘና ጥናት፤ በኢትዮጵያ ሲቪል ማኅበረሰብ ደርጅቶች ውስጥ የጥቃት ጥበቃ ተጠሪዎች ሚናና ኃላፊነት ግልጽ አለመሆኑን አመልክቷል። በዚህ ፖድካስት በካፎድ፤ ስኪያፍና ትሮክረ የጋራ ቢሮ (CST) የውሜን ኢምፓወርመንት ፕሮግራም አስተባባሪ (Women Empowerment Programme Coordinator) እና የጥቃት ጥበቃ ተጠሪ (safeguarding focal) ከሆነችው ካሰች አበጋዝ ጋር የጥቃት ጥበቃ ተጠሪዎች ሚናና ኃላፊነትን ምን እንደሆነ እንወያያለን፡፡  

On this episode, we reflect on challenges the aid sector has faced in keeping people safe and what it will take to make real improvements and restore trust. Nastasya Gecim talks to Hannah Clare, Head of PSEA & Safeguarding at Norwegian Refugee Council, and Dr. Faith Mwangi-Powell, the CEO of Girls not Brides. They make a powerful case for learning, partnerships and accountability. Tweet us with your thoughts @SafeguardingRSH

On this episode, Nastasya Gecim talks to Leila Billing, a gender and development consultant who specialises in Feminist Leadership, and Lillian Bogonko, a leadership coach and organisation transformation specialist who is leading ActionAid on their journey to implementing Feminist Leadership. We'll find out what Feminist Leadership is, how it can be implemented, and what it means for creating safe cultures and strengthening safeguarding. Some of the materials referenced in the podcast are linked below.   Abusing Power: Exploring root causes and issues for safeguarding - power, privilege, gender and intersectionality – Full webinar recording or video summary, RSH How feminist leadership can strengthen global development's approach to safeguarding – blog, Leila Billing All About Power – Report, CREA (Srilatha Batliwala) How we practice feminism at work – Report, ActionAid Case study: How Feminist Leadership Can Enhance Safeguarding – Case studies, Bond

ይህ ፓድካስት ዓለም አቀፍ መሥፈርትን በተከተለና የጥቃት ሰለባዎችን ፍላጎት ባከበረ መልኩ ምርመራ ማድረግን እንዲሁም ስለ ምርመራ መሠረታዊ መርሆዎች ላይ ግንዛቤ ይሰጣል። እባክዎን እዚህ ያዳምጡ።

Why is Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Sexual Harassment (SEAH) such a key issue in the aid sector, and what is being done to address it? Paul Nolan interviews Natalie Versteeg and Gwilym Jones from the Safeguarding Unit at the Department for International Development (DFID) to learn more about the importance of the Safeguarding Summit in 2018, why the Hub was established and what other safeguarding initiatives DFID is involved in. Nastasya Gecim talks to our National Associate in Ethiopia, Semhal Getachew, to look at how the Hub will work with civil society to tackle safeguarding issues in Ethiopia. The COVID-19 pandemic brings new challenges and risks for safeguarding and key messages on safeguarding in pandemics will be shared.