On June 1st, JLI’s Ending Violence Against Children Hub hosted the second event of their ongoing series. The hub discussed the role of religious leaders and faith communities as first responders to violence against children.
Agenda:
- Introduction to the role of religious leaders and faith communities as first responders to violence against children (VAC)
- Guest Speaker: Rev Dirk Coetsee, Petra Institute
- Moderated roundtable by Dr. Selina Palm, Stellenbosch University focused on examples of religious leaders, faith-based organizations and faith communities responding to VAC
Moderated Roundtable Contributors:
- Rebeca Rios-Kohn, Arigatou International
- Jennifer Ruppelt, Claves
- Neelam Fida, Islamic Relief Worldwide
- Ani Kulkarn, UNICEF
- Carola Eyber, Queen Margaret University
- Robyn Hagan, World Vision International
Related Resources:
- Webinar PowerPoint: FBO as First Responders to Violence Against Children
- JLI Ending Violence Against Children 2019 Scoping Study & Learning Briefs
- JLI Spiritual Capital Webinar
- Equipping lay facilitators to support emotionally wounded children in Africa by means of healing communities
- Learn more about the Rev Dirk Coetsee’s work with the Petra Institute here.
- The Alliance for Child Protection and Humanitarian Action: COVID-19: Protecting Children from Violence, Abuse, and Neglect in the Home
- Arigatou International: Religious leaders and faith communities as first responders to end violence against children
Find JLI’s Ending Violence Against Children Hub Faith Leaders and Communities as First Responders Resource below