Child Safety Policy
Giresun University's Center for the Implementation and Research of Child Rights (ÇOHAM) considers ensuring that children have safe, supportive, inclusive, and rights-respecting environments as one of its primary responsibilities.
Our center operates based on the fundamental principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in its research, education, projects, events, and community engagement activities.
Our goal is
The primary goal of the "Child Protection Policy" is to support the protection of children involved in or affected by our organization's activities, to reduce the risks associated with child rights violations, and to define safe working practices.
This policy aims to prioritize the best interests of children, prevent all forms of discrimination and violence, ensure that children's views are taken into account, and that all work involving children is conducted in accordance with ethical principles.
Convention on the Rights of the Child
General Comments of the Committee on the Rights of the Child (PDF)
UNICEF "The Journey to the Rights of the Child"
UNICEF "The Journey to the Rights of the Child" (PDF)
Our Core Principles
Child's best interests: In all decisions and activities affecting children, the child's best interests will be the primary consideration.
Non-discrimination: All children are entitled to equal rights and opportunities. Discrimination based on any factor is prohibited.
Child participation: Children are encouraged to express their views on matters that affect them, and these views will be taken into account.
Protection from harm: A protective approach will be adopted to safeguard children from physical, psychological, sexual, or any other form of harm, neglect, or abuse.
Confidentiality and privacy: Children's personal information, private life, and images will be protected.
Voluntary participation and informed consent: Children will be provided with information about activities in which they are participating, in a manner appropriate to their developmental stage. Participation will be voluntary, and all relevant legal requirements for consent will be followed.
Safe Environment: Research, education, and activities will be conducted in safe and accessible environments that are appropriate for the age and developmental stage of the children.
Ethical Responsibility: Activities involving children will adhere to scientific ethical principles, relevant legislation, and organizational responsibilities.
Convention on the Rights of the Child,
General Comments of the Committee on the Rights of the Child PDF,
UNICEF "Journey to Children's Rights"
UNICEF "Journey to Children's Rights" PDF.
Scope
: This policy serves as the basis for conducting activities within or in collaboration with ÇOHAM that involve direct contact with children or indirectly affect children.
The policy forms the basis for defining the responsibilities of academic and administrative staff, researchers, students, volunteers, and relevant collaboration stakeholders involved in these activities.
ÇOHAM considers the protection of children's rights not only an ethical obligation but also an integral element of its research, education, and community service activities.
Convention on the Rights of the Child,
General Comments of the Committee on the Rights of the Child PDF,
UNICEF "Journey to Children's Rights"
UNICEF "Journey to Children's Rights" PDF
