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CPAN
Child Protection Action Networks (CPANs) were first established in 2003 in Kabul and MaDCSCA-i-sharif on a pilot basis. The establishment of CPANs in 2003 in these two provinces was prior to formulation of National Strategy for Children at Risk (NSFCAR). NSFCAR was developed in 2006 and in line with the strategy MoLSAMD with support of UNICEF modeled CPAN in 11 provinces in different regions in 2007, with as Provincial Child Protection Action Networks (PCPAN). CPAN was further expanded to 26 provinces in 2008 and 28 provinces in 2009
Led by the national CPAN body which is coordinated by Deputy Minister of Social Affairs Division-MoLSAMD and attended by numerous governmental and non-governmental organizations, CPAN now functions in 28 provinces (PCPANs) and 54 district organizations known as District Child Protection Action Networks (DCPANs). CPAN is an inclusive network of government and non government organizations that have a mandate and perform field interventions in the area of child protection. MoLSAMD with the support of UNICEF established model CPANs in provinces in recognition of the importance of the family and local community to meet the protection and needs of children. UNICEF provides funding and professional support through its Country Office and field office locations. CPAN is responsible for holding monthly meetings, effective response and follow-up to child protection cases, case reporting tools for documenting and reporting, planning, recording and reporting on all CPAN activities, strengthening the provincial referral system, development of prevention strategies, and addressing under-reporting.
National CPAN: National CPAN is operating in the capital of Afghanistan and is headed by the Deputy Minister for Social Affairs, MOLSAMD. The members of NCPAN are officials from MOLSAMD, various other Ministries of the Government of Afghanistan, UNICEF and various national and international civil society organizations. NCPAN is mandated towards providing technical and financial assistance to the PCPANs and DCPANs. As such, NCPAN convenes meetings with government and non-governmental authorities and discuss issues and concerns regarding child protection in the country. NCPAN provides backstopping support to the provincial and district CPANs to plan activities, follow up cases, coordinate capacity-building program, and consolidate monthly and quarterly and annual reports of CPANs’ achievements at the provincial and district levels.
Child protection matters in Afghanistan are usually represented in meetings by NCPAN. The Deputy Minister chairs the meetings of NCPAN and has represented it in many national, regional, and international programs and regularly shares progress made by CPANs on CRC implementation with regards to child protection in Afghanistan. Some of the high level meetings have included SAIVAC, the Beijing Conference, South Asia Conference in Child Protection in adoption of Social Charter, South Asia forum on Child Issues and various other national forums on social affairs and protection under ANDS and MDGs.
Provincial CPAN: Model CPANs are established in 11 provinces. The provincial Governors launched the model CPAN in these 11 provinces. Provincial CPANs are led by the province’s Department of Labor, Social Affairs Martyrs and Disable (DOLSAMD) and are networks of government and non government organization committed to advocating for the protection rights of children and responding to child protection issues. PCPANs meet on a monthly basis, as well as when there are emergency cases. There is a case planning committee responsible for convening emergency meetings and working with concerned authorities to support child victims. PCPANs also organize cross regional visits and learning exposures to share and exchange lessons and improve their performance. PCPANs are the middle layer between NCPAN and DCPANs, and beside this vertical coordination role between the two they also work with each other to plan and implement annual plans of action.
DCPAN: District Child Protection Network (DCPAN) is functional in 54 districts. The District CPANs support PCPANs in collecting data from the communities and report to PCPANs for necessary actions. The members meet every month in provincial headquarters to discuss and address the cases found in the community. DCPANs are also involved in generating awareness on Child Protection at the community level and creating a community based child protection mechanism in the country.
1) Structure and Functions of CPAN: CPAN functions in 28 of 34 provinces and 54 districts of Afghanistan today. UNICEF supports development of a common understanding and approach on child protection issues among CPAN members in all these provinces and districts. The members of CPAN include MoLSAMD, Department of Education, Department of Justice, Office of General Attorney, Court, UNICEF, Police Offices, Head of Rehabilitation Centers, Department of Pilgrimage and Endowment, Local Shuras, Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission, Department of Women Affairs, ASHIANA, provincial Shuras, Public Health Department, Save the Children, Police, Swedish Committee, and UNAMA.
Technical Assistants (TA’s) are the nodal person in charge of all coordination and management of CPAN in every province.
Led by the national CPAN body which is coordinated by Deputy Minister of Social Affairs Division-MoLSAMD and attended by numerous governmental and non-governmental organizations, CPAN now functions in 28 provinces (PCPANs) and 54 district organizations known as District Child Protection Action Networks (DCPANs). CPAN is an inclusive network of government and non government organizations that have a mandate and perform field interventions in the area of child protection. MoLSAMD with the support of UNICEF established model CPANs in provinces in recognition of the importance of the family and local community to meet the protection and needs of children. UNICEF provides funding and professional support through its Country Office and field office locations. CPAN is responsible for holding monthly meetings, effective response and follow-up to child protection cases, case reporting tools for documenting and reporting, planning, recording and reporting on all CPAN activities, strengthening the provincial referral system, development of prevention strategies, and addressing under-reporting.
National CPAN: National CPAN is operating in the capital of Afghanistan and is headed by the Deputy Minister for Social Affairs, MOLSAMD. The members of NCPAN are officials from MOLSAMD, various other Ministries of the Government of Afghanistan, UNICEF and various national and international civil society organizations. NCPAN is mandated towards providing technical and financial assistance to the PCPANs and DCPANs. As such, NCPAN convenes meetings with government and non-governmental authorities and discuss issues and concerns regarding child protection in the country. NCPAN provides backstopping support to the provincial and district CPANs to plan activities, follow up cases, coordinate capacity-building program, and consolidate monthly and quarterly and annual reports of CPANs’ achievements at the provincial and district levels.
Child protection matters in Afghanistan are usually represented in meetings by NCPAN. The Deputy Minister chairs the meetings of NCPAN and has represented it in many national, regional, and international programs and regularly shares progress made by CPANs on CRC implementation with regards to child protection in Afghanistan. Some of the high level meetings have included SAIVAC, the Beijing Conference, South Asia Conference in Child Protection in adoption of Social Charter, South Asia forum on Child Issues and various other national forums on social affairs and protection under ANDS and MDGs.
Provincial CPAN: Model CPANs are established in 11 provinces. The provincial Governors launched the model CPAN in these 11 provinces. Provincial CPANs are led by the province’s Department of Labor, Social Affairs Martyrs and Disable (DOLSAMD) and are networks of government and non government organization committed to advocating for the protection rights of children and responding to child protection issues. PCPANs meet on a monthly basis, as well as when there are emergency cases. There is a case planning committee responsible for convening emergency meetings and working with concerned authorities to support child victims. PCPANs also organize cross regional visits and learning exposures to share and exchange lessons and improve their performance. PCPANs are the middle layer between NCPAN and DCPANs, and beside this vertical coordination role between the two they also work with each other to plan and implement annual plans of action.
DCPAN: District Child Protection Network (DCPAN) is functional in 54 districts. The District CPANs support PCPANs in collecting data from the communities and report to PCPANs for necessary actions. The members meet every month in provincial headquarters to discuss and address the cases found in the community. DCPANs are also involved in generating awareness on Child Protection at the community level and creating a community based child protection mechanism in the country.
1) Structure and Functions of CPAN: CPAN functions in 28 of 34 provinces and 54 districts of Afghanistan today. UNICEF supports development of a common understanding and approach on child protection issues among CPAN members in all these provinces and districts. The members of CPAN include MoLSAMD, Department of Education, Department of Justice, Office of General Attorney, Court, UNICEF, Police Offices, Head of Rehabilitation Centers, Department of Pilgrimage and Endowment, Local Shuras, Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission, Department of Women Affairs, ASHIANA, provincial Shuras, Public Health Department, Save the Children, Police, Swedish Committee, and UNAMA.
Technical Assistants (TA’s) are the nodal person in charge of all coordination and management of CPAN in every province.