POLICY ON WORKING WITH PERSONS AT RISK

APHRC’s commitment to the protection of children is premised on international standards established by the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Laws in the countries where it conducts its work. [...] Photographers and content creators will explain to the child and the parent/guardian of the child, who will take the photos or videos, why the photos, videos and story resources are being taken and the manner in which those resources will be used. [...] 5.5 Policy Engagement and Communication (PEC) division responsibilities The PEC office shall: ● Ensure that all communication and representation of persons at risk conform to the guidelines on the use of photographs, videos and other multimedia resources. [...] ● During community sensitization meetings, inform members of communities on the conduct to expect of staff and other representatives of the organization as well as the existing reporting mechanisms described in Section 7 of this policy and in the Whistleblowing Policy. [...] 6.0 REPORTING PROCESS 1 Abuse and discrimination of persons at risk is a safeguarding issue and thus the reporting process to be followed and channels to be used are outlined in the Safeguarding and Whistleblowing Policies.