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Este evento paralelo del Consejo de Derechos Humanos fue patronicinado por las Misiones Permanentes de Kenya, Portugal, Uruguay y Vietnam, African Child Policy Forum, ATD 4th World, Better Care Network, CELCIS, Family for Every Child, For Our Children Foundation, Hope and Homes for Children, International Federation of Social Workers, International Foster Care Organisation, International Social Service, RELAF, Save the Children, SOS Children’s Villages International y UNICEF. El evento paralelo el evento se llevó a cabo el 22 de septiembre 2015 y asistieron más de 40…
This is the French version. This Human Rights Council Side event was co-sponsored by Permanent Missions of Kenya, Portugal, Uruguay and Viet Nam, African Child Policy Forum, ATD 4th World, Better Care Network, CELCIS, Family for Every Child, For Our Children Foundation, Hope and Homes for Children, International Federation of Social Workers, International Foster Care Organisation, International Social Service, RELAF, Save the Children, SOS Children’s Villages International and UNICEF. The side event was held on 22 September 2015 and was attended by over 40 participants from different Missions…
This Human Rights Council Side event was co-sponsored by Permanent Missions of Kenya, Portugal, Uruguay and Viet Nam, African Child Policy Forum, ATD 4th World, Better Care Network, CELCIS, Family for Every Child, For Our Children Foundation, Hope and Homes for Children, International Federation of Social Workers, International Foster Care Organisation, International Social Service, RELAF, Save the Children, SOS Children’s Villages International and UNICEF. The side event was held on 22 September 2015 and was attended by over 40 participants from different Missions including USA, Canada,…
This report summarizes the discussions and activities held at Eurochild’s 11th Annual Conference, co-hosted by Hope and Homes for Children in Bucharest, Romania on 26-28 November 2014. The event, which focused on “better public spending for better outcomes for children and families,” brought together representatives from civil society and government as well as researchers, other professionals, and young people themselves from 36 countries in Europe. The group was convened with the purpose of developing “a clear and convincing narrative to bring those people on board who still believe…
Time: 16:00-18:00 (EAT)
African Child Policy Forum (ACPF) has organized a Pan-African event under the theme “The Economic Case for Investing in Children and Celebrating Model Practices in Africa”. The event will be held virtually on 18th November 2021 at 16:00-18:00 hrs (EAT).
During this event ACPF will launch the report “The Economic Case for Investing in Children in Africa: Investing in Our Common Future”. The report seeks to demonstrate the economic significance of investing in children. The winner of The Ghai Larissa Award 2021, a special edition…
Do you advocate for parents', families' and children's rights?
Are you looking for how to best raise awareness and advocate for the changes needed to improve the lives of children and families in your local and wider community?
Join IPAN to hear from Micheal Redhead Champagne as he explores how to make the most of social media to support your advocacy and activism.
Professor Andy Bilson will share how he has worked with the media and other outlets to share his research and advocate for much needed change.
Taliah Drayak will explore how to work with and support those who may…
In this webinar, the International Parent Advocacy Network will discuss the literature review International Review of Parent Advocacy in Child Welfare: Strengthening Children's Care and Protection Through Parent Participation. This review of the literature and program documentation presents evidence on the role of parent advocacy in achieving better outcomes for children and…
This webinar is the second in a series for the Transforming Children's Care Global Collaborative Platform. In the webinar, Philip Goldman from Maestral will present new guidance on Public Expenditure and Children’s Care produced by Changing the Way We Care. The guidance is designed to strengthen the capacity of government agencies in low resource settings to prepare a sound budgetary framework for policies, programs and services that aim to keep children in safe and nurturing family environments. It further outlines a methodology for making the investment case for a family-focused…
A Parent Advisory Committee is a leadership group of Program participants that provides input, guidance, and feedback to a Program on a regular basis. An active Parent Advisory Committee can be a highly effective method of supporting meaningful parent engagement, developing parent leadership skills, and supporting a Program's success.
Yet many Programs report struggling with managing Parent Advisory Committees. Funders often expect Programs to have them, yet less frequently ensure Programs have training and support to implement them well. Parents serving on these committees sometimes feel…
About this Event
The parent advocacy movement seeks to build the power of parents who have been impacted by the child welfare system to advocate for change, support other families going through the system, raise up solutions that exist outside the system and improve children’s lives.
Join this event on February 18th 9am PST, 12noon EST, 5pm GMT to learn about the development of the first and only international parent advocacy toolkit for families impacted by child welfare systems.
The event will hear from Parent Advocacy Leaders on their experiences through child welfare and on the…