Events Archive

World Congress on Justice for Children: Strengthening justice systems for children: Challenges, including disengagement from violent extremism

The International association of youth and family judges and magistrates (IAYFJM), Terre des hommes Foundation, and Penal Reform International (PRI) with Child Rights International Network (CRIN), Defence for Children International (DCI), Judicial Training Institute of Belgium(IGO- IFJ) and the Information for All Programme of UNESCO, are organizing the 2018 World Congress on Justice for Children at the UNESCO House in Paris-France from the 28th to 30th of May 2018.

Webinar: Adapting the Barnahus concept to local realities
PROMISE Webinar Series – From 0 to Barnahus,

This webinar will compare how Barnahus Linköping, Sweden and the Child and Youth Protection Center of Zagreb, Croatia work to achieve the Barnahus Quality Standards in their local contexts.

Webinar: 20 years of Barnahus – Featuring Bragi Gudbrandsson
PROMISE Webinar Series – From 0 to Barnahus,

In this webinar, Mr. Guðbrandsson will reflect on the why, the how, and the “what’s next?” of the establishment of the Icelandic Barnahus 20 years ago and its expansion throughout Europe and beyond. 

1st National Symposium on Child Care and Protection
The Association of Charitable Children Institutions of Kenya (ACCIK),

The Symposium will be held at the Multimedia University of Kenya, Mbagathi campus Nairobi, Kenya from 16th to 18th May 2018 under the theme ‘Building Synergy for Enhanced Child Care and Protection: Experiences, Challenges, and Opportunities’.

Call for Papers: Fourth International Conference on Shared Parenting
International Council on Shared Parenting,

The fourth International Conference on Shared Parenting will be held in Strasbourg on November 22 and 23, 2018. 

May 2018 Strengthening Families Networking Webinar - Three Principles for Policy to Improve Outcomes
Center for the Study of Social Policy's Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework,

The Center for the Study of Social Policy's Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework is hosting a webinar on Thursday, May 10, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT, to discuss a recent paper from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard, “Science to Policy and Practice: 3 Principles to Improve Outcomes for Children and Families.”

CAFO 2018 OVC Applied Research & Best Practice Symposium
Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO),

The 2018 OVC Applied Research & Best Practice Symposium will unite faith-based NGOs and top academic researchers serving vulnerable children around the globe.

Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) Summit 2018
CAFO,

This summit explores effective foster care, adoption, family preservation and global orphan ministry.

Save the Date: Continental Conference on Child Justice in Africa
The African Child Policy Forum (ACPF) and Defence for Children International (DCI),

The African Child Policy Forum (ACPF) and Defence for Children International (DCI) are hosting a conference on child justice in Africa in in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 8-10 May 2018.

9th International Conference: To Improve the Protection of Children in Switzerland: Ban All Corporal Punishment?
Centre for Children’s Rights Studies (CCRS), University of Geneva,

The objectives of this Conference are to:

  • examine the Swiss legislation in light of the international norms as well as the legal framework of child protection in countries which have banned corporal punishment and other cruel and degrading practices,