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168,978 children and caregivers benefited from awareness raising sessions
11,201 children benefited from case management services
250 child protection community-based structures supported
Case management
UNHCR’s approach to child protection aims to engage and protect children from harm, as well as ensure that case managers make inclusive decisions together with the children and their caretakers in the children’s best interests. This is done through working closely with families and communities to address child protection concerns and identify solutions.
By the end of December 2024, 61% of the children who received case management services from UNHCR and its partners were returnees, either refugee returnees or internally displaced returnees. The main protection risks faced by children were child labour, child neglect, and violence against children.
During 2024, a total of 11,201 children received individual case management services. The services included sessions with the children and their caretakers to assess their needs and risks, referrals to specialized service providers (such as education classes, medical services, psychosocial support, and livelihood opportunities for caregivers), and follow-up action plans with caregivers and other stakeholders. The plans of action included interventions with teachers and employers, medical and general in-kind assistance, and child-friendly space activities. The case management services holistically address child protection concerns and respond to the needs by coordinating required assistance in line with the child's best interests.