Connect to Protect - Children & Youth at Risk Conference
About event organiser
IASIS is a Greek non-profit organisation dedicated to mental health, social inclusion, and child protection through evidence-based services, community interventions, research, and policy engagement. As host of the conference, IASIS aims to strengthen international collaboration and promote coordinated, child-centred protection systems.
Event information
About the event
For more information and to register, visit Connect to Protect.
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.
Please direct all enquiries to the conference organisers.
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