The 21-22 June 2017 Africa Expert Consultation on Violence against Children (VAC) in All Care Settings was the second in a series of regional consultations focused on engaging experts within the region to collaborate, share learning, and formulate a set of regional recommendations for key actors to effectively address violence against children within all care settings, especially within alternative care.
This presentation, delivered by Elsa Laurin of UNHCR, provides an overview of alternative care for children in African refugee contexts. "VAC and Alternative care in refugee settings" outlines the forms of care available in emergencies, describes the placement process for care arrangements, and presents lessons learned, challenges, and recommendations for strengthening alternative care in emergencies.
