UNHCR Syria Child Protection Factsheet January – March 2023 – Syrian Arab Republic

Case Management

UNHCR’s child-centred approach to child-protection aims to engage with children in age-appropriate ways, protect them from harm and ensure that case managers make inclusive decisions together with the children and their caretakers in children’s best interests. This is done through working closely with families and communities to address child protection concerns and to identify solutions.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

1. Goal 1: No Poverty
2. Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
3. Goal 4: Quality Education
4. Goal 5: Gender Equality
5. Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
6. Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
7. Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

In Q1 2023, all children who received case management services were internally displaced or returnees. The main protection risks faced by children were child labour, child neglect, and violence against children.

Key Statistics

• In Q1 2023, a total of 1,415 children received individual case management services.
• Services included sessions with the children and their caretakers to assess their needs and risks.
• Referral to specialized service providers (such as education classes, medical services, psychosocial support, and livelihood opportunities for caregivers) where needed.
• Follow up plans of actions with caregivers and other stakeholders (such as interventions with teachers, work employers, medical and general in-kind assistance, and child friendly space activities).
• The case management services holistically addressed the child protection concerns and responded to the needs by coordinating required assistance in line with the best interests of the child.

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

1. SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

   • Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children
   • Indicator: Number of children receiving case management services to address child protection concerns and respond to their needs

2. SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

   • Target 8.7: Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labor, end modern slavery and human trafficking, and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labor
   • Indicator: Number of children at risk or engaged in child labor

3. SDG 4: Quality Education

   • Target 4.1: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable, and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes
   • Indicator: Number of children accessing education classes as part of case management services

4. SDG 1: No Poverty

   • Target 1.3: Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable
   • Indicator: Number of children receiving in-kind assistance as part of case management services

5. SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

   • Target 3.4: By 2030, reduce by one-third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being
   • Indicator: Number of children accessing medical services as part of case management services

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