Launch event: How can interdisciplinary and intersectoral studies advance children's rights?
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The Centre for Children's Rights Studies at the University of Geneva is proud to announce the launch of the Children's Rights Academy (CRA) through an inaugural webinar on 2 October 2023. This event will delve into a crucial question in the field of children's rights: How can interdisciplinary and intersectoral studies advance the protection and promotion of children's rights?
The webinar presents a unique opportunity for experts and professionals to share their valuable insights and actively participate in constructive discussions focused on continuing education in children's rights. The event will feature presentations from various experts in the field of children's rights, including academics, policymakers, and practitioners. Attendees will gain knowledge from these experts, actively engage in vibrant discussions and expand their professional network with like-minded individuals.
The Children's Rights Academy serves as an exceptional platform for continuing education, catering to academics, practitioners, policymakers, and advocates. Its primary goal is to facilitate the sharing and transfer of scientific knowledge and experiences, while offering the opportunity to learn from esteemed experts in the field. Furthermore, participants can engage in discussions concerning critical issues that impact children's rights.
The webinar's theme underscores the importance of fostering innovative approaches to research and teaching that revolve around the core principles of children’s rights.
Event Agenda
Topic |
Speaker |
Time |
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Welcome opening session |
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Opening speech: CIDE Strategy on |
Karl Hanson |
14:00 - 14:10 |
Continuing education at the UNIGE (FR) |
Micheline Louis-Courvoisier |
14:10 - 14:25 |
The continuous education strategy |
Yves Rey |
14:25 - 14:40 |
Thematic discussions: |
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Continuous education in human rights and children's rights: Synergies and collaborations (ENG) |
Gloria Gagglioli |
14:40 - 15:00 |
Children forced migration and displacement (ENG) |
Sitnour Babiker |
15:00 - 15:20 |
School bullying and mediation (FR) |
Cilgia Caratsch Director of the International Social Service Switzerland Christian Nanchen Head of the Cantonal Youth Department, Canton of Valais Zoe Moody Professor at the Valais School of Pedagogy (HEP-VS) and scientific collaborator in the Inter- and Transdisciplinary Unit of the CIDE at the University of Geneva |
15:20 - 15:50 |
Online pool (FR and ENG) |
Thematic learning needs |
15:50 - 16:00 |
Question and Answers (FR and ENG) |
16:00 -16:30 |
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Conclusion |
16:30 - 16:40 |
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Aperitif |
16:40 - 18:00 |
Join us for this landmark event!
Registration:
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Limited availability
When
Monday, 2 October 2023, from 14:00 to 17.00 CET, followed by an aperitif from 17.00 to 18.00 CET
Where
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID), Avenue Eugène Rigot 2 CP 136 - 1211 Genève
Format
Hybrid (online and on-site)
Participation is free of charge, but registration is mandatory. The deadline for registration is Monday, 25 September 2023, at 12:00 CET. For those wishing to join us online, a link will be shared with you five days before the event date.
Language
English or French (No translation provided)
Contact and information
CRA secretariat - cra-secretariat@unige.ch