“Promoting the rights of children in alternative care across Europe”<\/p>\n
Date: <\/strong>24-26 October 2012<\/p>\n Venue: <\/strong>Princess Hotel, Sofia, Bulgaria<\/p>\n Co-host:<\/strong> National Network for Children<\/a> (Eurochild member)<\/p>\n Children growing up in care or at risk of being taken into care are among the most vulnerable in Europe. Whilst no consistent data exists across Europe, the number of children concerned is significant, probably well over 1\u00bd million.<\/p>\n Eurochild \u2013 a European network of organisations promoting the rights and welfare of children in Europe \u2013 takes the opportunity of its 9th annual conference to look at how the\u00a0rights of these children <\/strong>can be best protected and promoted. At a time of unprecedented strain on public finances \u2013 and on the child protection system \u2013 how can we\u00a0ensure the best interest of the child <\/strong>is at the heart of all decision-making regarding children\u2019s care?<\/p>\n We will bring the\u00a0child rights perspective <\/strong>to highly relevant issues including:<\/p>\n Our aim is to share experience of what is working across Europe to build a positive force for changing practice and bringing about policy reform.<\/p>\n The event is targeted at practitioners, academics and policy makers and will combine plenary sessions with workshops and study visits in and around Sofia. A group of\u00a0children and young people <\/strong>with experience in the care system willaccompany the event <\/strong>and bring their\u00a0unique perspective <\/strong>into the debate.<\/p>\n We do offer a webstream to follow the plenary sessions online from across the world.<\/p>\n Join us in Sofia and leave comments using Facebook:<\/p>\n streamer.bg\/en\/343\/filmpage.go<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The concept of our Annual Conferences is based on several pillars:<\/p>\n This year’s highlights will be:<\/p>\n Find the\u00a0detailed programme: <\/strong>here for online reading<\/a> and\u00a0here for download<\/a><\/p>\n Post-conference programme:<\/strong> some activities are foreseen for\u00a0Friday evening and Saturday<\/strong>. Find more information with the room reservation below (organised by\u00a0CIM).<\/p>\n .<\/p>\n Eurochild members\/contributors 160 \u20ac<\/p>\n Non-members\u00a0200 \u20ac<\/strong><\/p>\n Special rate for Bulgarian delegates:\u00a050 \u20ac<\/strong><\/p>\n Registration is closed. <\/strong>Contact:\u00a0monique.kesteloot@eurochild.org<\/a><\/p>\n Everyone <\/strong>except Key Note Speakers & Workshop Facilitators are\u00a0required to pay the registration fee<\/strong>.<\/p>\n .<\/p>\n Deadline to apply for sponsorship was 19 August 2012.\u00a0Click\u00a0here<\/a> to read more information..<\/p>\n .<\/p>\n Please click\u00a0here<\/a> for general information on accommodation and to\u00a0reserve a <\/strong>room<\/strong> (managed by event organiser CIM). This is also where you can book post-conference activities like an extra Sofia City Tour, Folk Style dinner or a trip to\u00a0Rila Monastery<\/a>.<\/p>\n .<\/p>\n Monique Kesteloot<\/strong>, Office and Event Manager at Eurochild,\u00a0admin@eurochild.org<\/a> or +32 (0)2 511 70 83<\/p>\nBackground<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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