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.
The event focuses on advancing academic dialogue, evidence-based practice, and prevention-oriented policies that respond to the evolving risks faced by children worldwide. Website is here – connecttoprotect.eu
Why This Conference Matters
Children and young people are increasingly exposed to complex and interconnected risks, including violence, neglect, exploitation, mental health challenges, social exclusion, displacement, and digital harm. At the same time, child protection systems across Europe and beyond face growing demands and significant gaps between policy frameworks and frontline implementation. Connect to Protect responds to this need by creating a space for shared knowledge, interdisciplinary exchange, and coordinated action.
Conference Approach
The conference promotes a rights-based and trauma-informed perspective, recognising children and young people as active rights holders whose voices and experiences are essential in shaping effective safeguarding systems. It highlights the importance of prevention, early intervention, community resilience, and multi-agency collaboration across social welfare, education, healthcare, justice systems, and civil society
Yvonne will be a Keynote Speaker at this conference, which has substantial international support from the EU, UN, government officials, NGOs, and celebrities who are committed to the protection of children and youth. Think about joining us in beautiful Athens!
Contact yvonne@theworldasitcouldbe.org if you need more information.
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