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Report: Safe Spaces – the Urgent Need for Early Childhood Development in Emergencies and Disasters (September 2016)
The first years of life are the most critical for a child’s development, laying the foundation for years to come.
This Theirworld report looks at the urgent need for Safe Spaces in emergencies – places where babies, young children and their caregivers can get support to counter the negative impacts of crisis situations on children’s growth and development.
The report warns the international community is neglecting millions of vulnerable babies and young children affected by conflicts and disasters. They will suffer from psychological trauma, toxic stress and poor brain development unless their needs are prioritised in humanitarian response plans.
The failure to plan for and finance early childhood development services in emergencies – ensuring “safe spaces” for all children – could have lifelong detrimental effects.
The report makes five key recommendations:
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