Events

Better Care Network highlights upcoming events that are related to children's care around the globe. These events include calls for papers or submissions, requests, conferences, webinars, and more. To view past events, visit the Events Archive page.

Jun 17
WAACS,

June 17-18, 2026

Jun 23
Global Initiative to Support Parents,

The Second Global Ministerial Conference to End Violence Against Children, to be hosted by the Government of the Philippines in partnership with WHO and UNICEF on 18–19 November 2026, offers a new opportunity to build on this progress and translate commitments into action. This webinar will explore how parent and caregiver support can be positioned at the heart of this agenda.

Jun 24
ISPCAN,

The first regional Rise Up Policy Forum + Huddle will take place in Africa, from 24-26 June 2026 in Kampala, Uganda. The Forum + Huddle will explore the contexts, strengths, challenges and solutions specific to the African region, convening African child protection expertise, promoting strong national child protection systems, and creating a regional dialogue aimed at transforming child protection into a more data-informed, collaborative, and preventive system. 

Aug 24
ISPCAN,

The ISPCAN Melbourne 2026 Congress is the flagship international gathering of the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN), taking place 24–26 August 2026, with related events including pre-congress working groups and the Rise Up Policy Forum on 27 August in Me

Sep 23
CAFO,

The CAFO Summit 2026 is a major annual gathering hosted by the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO), scheduled for September 23–25, 2026 at First Baptist Atlanta in Georgia.

Oct 05
IASIS,

The Connect to Protect – Children & Youth at Risk Conference is an international forum dedicated to strengthening child protection and improving outcomes for vulnerable children, adolescents, and young people. Organised by IASIS NGO, the conference brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and organisations working across sectors to address the most pressing challenges affecting children and youth today.

Nov 18
World Health Organization, UNICEF, SRGS on violence against children,

The Second Global Ministerial Conference to End Violence Against Children will be hosted by the Government of the Philippines, in partnership with WHO and UNICEF, in November 2026.