PRISM Academy

Protection Mainstreaming and the centrality of Protection

A practitioner course for non-protection humanitarian staff — what to do, what to refer, what to never do alone. Covers the risk equation, the four GPC mainstreaming elements, the difference between protection mainstreaming and the Centrality of Protection, and the GBV / child-safeguarding / PSEA minima every humanitarian worker needs. Anchored in field practice from INGO responses in Türkiye, Syria, and beyond.

6.0 hours 13 lessons 3 quizzes

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Section 1

Course Introduction

1 lesson

1 Welcome to Protection Mainstreaming Module 0 11 min

Section 2

Project Description & Needs Analysis

3 lessons

1 What Protection Means in Our Work Module 1 13 min 2 The Risk Equation Module 1 15 min 3 Centrality of Protection Module 1 15 min

Section 3

Quality Markers & Beneficiaries

4 lessons · 1 quiz

1 The Four Key Elements Module 2 15 min 2 Protection Risk Analysis Module 2 15 min 3 Sector Tip Sheets in Practice Module 2 16 min 4 Designing Accountability Mechanisms Module 2 16 min Section 3 Quiz: Mainstreaming Protection in Your Project Cycle Quiz · pass 75% 30 min

Section 4

Logic of Intervention & Indicators

3 lessons · 1 quiz

1 GBV Risk Mitigation for Non-GBV Staff Module 3 16 min 2 Child Protection Minimum Standards Module 3 15 min 3 PSEA Essentials Module 3 15 min Section 4 Quiz: Working Alongside Specialist Protection Quiz · pass 75% 30 min

Section 5

Implementation & Monitoring

2 lessons · 1 quiz

1 From Vulnerable Groups to Inclusion Module 4 16 min 2 Practical Accessibility Module 4 17 min Section 5 Quiz: Inclusion Quiz · pass 75% 30 min