This technical note, which is informed by reports from the field, examines issues that children may face as countries implement lockdowns and stay-at-home orders to curb the spread of COVID-19. Protective prevention and response strategies are then outlined with the goal of strengthening the protection of children in all types of homes.

This note is co-authored by UNICEF, the Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action, the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children and the World Health Organization.