Laura Lagi
About Laura Lagi
Laura Lagi serves as the Child Safeguarding Policy Manager and Participation Expert at Save the Children in London. With a background in child protection and participation, she has extensive experience in implementing safeguarding policies and overseeing children's participation programs.
Current Role at Save the Children
Laura Lagi serves as the Child Safeguarding Policy Manager and Participation Expert at Save the Children. She has held this position since 2011, working in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. In her role, she oversees the implementation of Child Safeguarding Policy standards across the organization. She is also appointed as the Child Safeguarding Policy National Focal Point, responsible for ensuring that safeguarding measures are integrated into the management systems and processes of Save the Children.
Previous Experience at Save the Children Italia
Prior to her current role, Laura Lagi worked at Save the Children Italia. She served as the Child Protection Project Coordinator and Participation Expert from 2008 to 2011 in Rome, Lazio, Italy. Additionally, she worked as the Project Coordinator for the Civicozero Drop-in Centre and Participation Expert from 2008 to 2010. During her tenure in these positions, she focused on child protection initiatives and participation programs.
Education and Expertise
Laura Lagi holds a Master's degree in Data Intelligence and Decision-Making Strategies from La Sapienza. She also studied Psychology and Physiology from 1990 to 1995. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in understanding child safeguarding and participation, which she applies in her current and previous roles.
Child Safeguarding Responsibilities
In her capacity as Child Safeguarding Policy Manager, Laura Lagi is responsible for integrating Child Safeguarding into the management systems and processes of Save the Children. She supervises Children Participation activities and programs within the Protection Unit, ensuring that the voices of children are heard and considered in safeguarding practices.