Protéger les enfants : responsabilité des adultes dans nos projets
Our commitment to leading by example includes protecting children’s rights and creating safe environments in all our projects.
Good afternoon, how are you? Over the past 15 years, Un avenir juste has been dedicated to protecting, appuyer, et improving children’s futures dans le zones reculées where it operates. Today, we are formalizing this commitment through a critical document: our Child Protection Policy. Although this document is concise, it embodies the values that have guided our actions since the foundation was established.
Ce document is essential because children are at the core of every project we undertake, whether building réservoirs d'eau, providing primary health care, or launching educational programs. As responsible adults, we must set an example, maintain high standards in our words and actions, and ensure that children grow up in a sûr et nurturing environment, free from abuse et le Des défis of adulthood.
Nos équipes pay special attention to every interaction with children at our project sites, schools, and communities where we operate. Our practices not only reflect our values but also ensure that children grow up in the best conditions, protected from forced labour, exploitation, verbal ou physique violence, alcool ou tabac consumption, and any other harmful influences.
Ce Politique de protection de l’enfance is not just a theoretical framework. It requires us to consistently evaluate our practices, raise awareness among Nos équipes and local partners, and ensure that each project et programme strictly respects children’s rights. We also strive to protect their image, privacy, and ability to grow up without being exposed to inappropriate behaviour, whether it involves the use of images of children or discussions about them, emphasizing the importance of consent and respect.
In summary, this document reflects our determination to continue evolving, learning, and adapting to the needs of the communities we serve. Our engagement to children goes beyond words; it is embodied in every action we take on the ground daily.
We believe that setting an exemplary standard today will improve children’s future, so this policy remains a cornerstone of our humanitarian work. Thank you very much.
Today, September the 9th, 2024 – Alex Wettstein
Child Protection Policy formalizes our commitment to safeguarding children’s rights
