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Developing Country Forum
Good Practices and Limitations of Child Protection Work
Duke of Windsor Social Services Building,
15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Saturday, 6 September 2008
Time: 0900-1800
To register for DC Forum, please fill out Section E of the Congress Registration Form
The Official Hotel of the DC Forum is the Empire Hotel Hong Kong. To book accommodations here, please fill out the Accommodations Form located here: http://www.ispcan.org/congress2008/accommodation.html
Goal
To enable participants to discuss strengths and good practices as well as weaknesses and limitations in both prevention and remedial efforts of child rights and protection. Special emphasis will be given to how communities have involved children, families and the commercial sector honoring the spirit of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Participants would be encouraged to establish local child development indicators and mechanisms for assessing impacts.
Keynote Speaker
Ambassador Moushira Khattab (Egypt) Secretary General of the National Council for Childhood & Motherhood, Member of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.
Program
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Registration
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| 0900-0915..... |
Welcome Address by the Chair - Dr Chun Bong Chow, DC Forum Co-Chair, Executive Committee Member, Against Child Abuse (ACA), Hong Kong.
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| 0915-1015..... |
Keynote Speech - National Frameworks for Child Protection (Children, Family & Community Participation Professional Training & Development Government Leadership) - Ambassador Moushira Khattab (Egypt) Secretary General of the National Council for Childhood & Motherhood, Member of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child
A new protection system for children at risk introduced in Egypt through amendments has been adopted by parliament in 2008; the new system focuses on prevention and rehabilitation versus criminalization and retribution of those at risk, the role of the civil society and the local community, and the challenges facing the implementation of the new system.
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| 1015-1040..... |
Presentation I:
Development of Child Protection System in Eastern European Countries (Estonia, Belarus, Russia, Georgia) - Ruth Soonets MD Consultant Pediatrician, Tartu University Children’s Hospital, Estonia
This paper will discuss key issues namely: Training of professionals, government engagement, integration with different specialists, and co-operation at local, regional and international levels.
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| 1040-1055..... |
Tea Break
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| 1055-1120..... |
Presentation II:
Good Practices and Limitations of Child Protection Work in South Africa - Joan van Niekerk, M MED, SC National Coordinator – Childline, South Africa
Working in child protection in South Africa has many challenges. Apart from South Africa’s status as a developing country the safety and protection of children is compromised by the HIV/AIDS pandemic, its impact on families and communities, high levels of poverty and criminal violence. However extensive law reform with regard to child protection brings a sense of hope and renewed enthusiasm among child protection workers. Implementating and financing these policies remains a challenge.
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| 1120-1230..... |
Breakout Discussions Sharing of Good Practices and Limitations in Child Protection Work.
Child Trafficking and Child Sex Tourism
Children in Institutions
Child Labor & Street Children
Children with HIV/AIDS
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| 1230-1300..... |
Report back – Recommendations from the groups - Chair Pricilla Lui - Executive Director, Against Child Abuse (ACA) Hong Kong
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| 1300-1415..... |
Lunch
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| 1415-1440..... |
Presentation III:
Child Protection System in Pakistan - Tufail Muhammad, MD, Chairman, Child Rights & Abuse Committee, Pakistan
Pakistan lacks a structured child protection system, with the result that most of the CAN cases go unreported and inadequately managed. During the recent past, a number of hospital child protection committees have been established in some major hospitals, to ensure the optimum management of CAN victims through multi-disciplinary approach. The paper will describe the experience of the hospital child protection committees and other steps taken towards the establishment of a child protection system.
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| 1440-1505..... |
Presentation IV:
Developing a Model to Understand the Priorities in Child Protection in Latin America - Victoria Lidchi, MSc, MPhil, DClinPsych, IntMasters, Consultant, CEIIAS, Brazil
The presentation will focus on a model that was developed from the presenter’s experience of working in Latin America. The model outlines the components of an effective child protection system. Its application to training professionals in Brazil and fostering best practice will be described.
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| 1505-1615..... |
Breakout Discussions Sharing of Good Practices and Limitations in Child Protection Work
Elimination of Corporal Punishment & Promotion of Positive Parenting
Internet and Children
Children in Disasters
Use of Legislation to Protect Children
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| 1615-1630..... |
Tea Break
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| 1630-1700..... |
Report back – Recommendations from the groups Chair - Dr Chun Bong Chow, DC Forum Co-Chair, Executive Committee Member, Against Child Abuse (ACA), Hong Kong
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| 1700-1800..... |
Open Forum and Concluding Remarks – Way Forward Moderator - Irene Cheah, MD, Co-Chair DC Forum, Chairman SCAN Team Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
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