Global Challenges and Opportunities
Facing Children, Youth and Families.
A conference exploring global issues in education, health and human rights.
Wheelock College, an institution on the cutting edge of preparing professionals to work with children and families across the globe, stands on the premise that every child's equal and full access to education and economic, physical and emotional health is a basic human right. Thus the College's 2013 International Conference will address three strands of importance to the global community: education, health, and human rights.
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Cherie Blair
Founder, Cherie Blair
Foundation for Women |
Kevin Carroll
Author, Speaker, Agent for Social Change, Founder Katalyst LLC |
Ögmundur Jónasson
Minister of the Interior,
Iceland |
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Kerry Kennedy
President of the
Robert F. Kennedy Center
for Justice and Human Rights
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Deogratias Niyizonkiza
Founder,
Village Health Works |
Emiliana Vegas
Chief Education Division Inter-American Development Bank |
Addressing three interwoven strands of importance to the global community: education, health, and human rights, the conference is attracting advocates, educators, political leaders, and the heads of non-profits and NGOs from around the world both as speakers and attendees. Conference participants will engage with others compelled to take action and gain an understanding of the practices and policies with the greatest impact on children, youth and families worldwide.
The Human Rights strand will address the United Nations’ definition
of human rights and the implications for children and youth in light
of their vulnerability to exploitation, their lack of political,
economic, and legal power, and the ways we can strategize and
organize to combat abuse and transform children’s lives and the
lives of their families and their communities.
- Six major keynote speakers
- Cultural Festival featuring international music, food, and dance
- Screenings of international films exploring critical issues from around the globe
- Concurrent sessions on education, health, and human rights
- Expert panelists who will provide research, practice, and context
- Spotlight sessions highlighting exemplary programs in education, health, and human rights
- An Awards Celebration evening at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, photo used under Creative Commons License
Join us on Thursday, June 20, 2013 for a special awards celebration evening at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum honoring international achievements and impacts on behalf of children and families. A self-guided tour of the museum is available.
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