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 Programme Manager; Mathilde Belli, SEAH Harmonised Reporting Scheme Lead; and Elena Bezzolato, MDS Coordinator for discussing these important programmes.

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This podcast is a 104.5 Love FM radio interview with Oluchi Ihedoro, the National Representative for 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 for RSH Nigeria. 

She is explaining what 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 RSH 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 Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Pakistan. She shares her insights on the legal and practical challenges of addressing Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment 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 2 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 at the 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.