Agenda

Here is an overview of the Agenda for the 10th International Consultation of Child Helplines. 

Day 1 - Tuesday 27 September

10:00am

Official Opening

Opening speeches and formal welcome to all guests.

11:30am

Thematic Plenary Session #1
Resilience:
Children & Young People’s Mental Health

The IC 2022 will focus on the resilience of children and young people,
especially with regard to their mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic
(social distancing, school closures and other fundamental changes in
society), and during extreme crises such as the Russo-Ukrainian War (the
devastation and the massive displacement of children and young people
as a result); how can child helplines further strengthen children’s resilience,
and provide them with support to improve their situation in society?

12:30pm

Lunch

2:00pm

Workshops:
Cross-cutting issues
Core Membership Activities

  1. Quality and Impact
  2. Promotion of children’s rights and wellbeing: Evidence-based advocacy

3:45pm

Thematic Plenary Session #2:
Resilience: The role of child helplines during times of crisis

The IC 2022 will also look at the resilience of our Child Helpline Members,
who have shown tremendous fortitude in the face of global lockdowns,
crises such as the Russo-Ukrainian War and other conflicts, and the
significant impacts on how child protection services have been able to
operate as a result of these events.

7:00pm

Official IC 2022 Dinner

Full formal dinner at the venue.

Day 2 - Wednesday 28 September

10:30am

Workshops:
Transversal Themes

  1. Staff wellbeing
  2. Accessibility and Inclusive Practice of Child Helplines

12:30pm

Lunch

2:00pm

Marketplace

Throughout the afternoon, the Marketplace will be a vibrant information area providing a snapshot of different elements of the network.

2:00pm

Visit to Bris

Throughout the afternoon, there will be site visits to the offices of Bris, our hosts in Stockholm.

2:00pm

City tour

Guided tours of the Old Town are provided.

3:00pm

Free time

Throughout the afternoon, delegates will also be free to spend time in Stockholm, or to attend side meetings.

6:00pm

Buffet Dinner at the Stockholm City Hall

Buffet dinner in cocktail format hosted by the City of Stockholm.

Day 3 - Thursday 29 September

10:00am

Global Update Plenary

In this short plenary session, Child Helpline International will share global updates on various areas of work. 

10:30am

Workshops:
Practical Sessions

  1. The Future of the #Youth Advisory Council at Child Helpline International
  2. Technology 
  3. Children & Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing

12:00pm

Lunch

1:30pm

Regional Spaces

These sessions will provide an opportunity for members to come together in their
regional groups, and to discuss aims and ambitions, projects and plans,
advocacy initiatives and other activities that can be taken forward following
the IC 2022.

3:15pm

Plenary Session:
Reporting back from the Regional Spaces

4:00pm

Closing

  • Launch of the Stockholm Declaration
  • Call for Proposals for the International Consultation 2025

There will be coffee breaks during the mornings and afternoons. On day 1, a formal dinner is provided from 7 to 9pm at the Sheraton. On day 2, a standing buffet dinner is provided from 6 to 9pm at the Stockholm City Hall. 

 

 

This event was was co-funded by the European Union’s Citizenship, Equality, Rights, Values Programme (2022-2025).