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Saatja: "Iasis Conference" <[email protected]> Teema: SAVE THE DATE | Connect to Protect – Children & Youth at Risk | Athens, 5–6 October 2026 Kuupäev: 2026-01-17 15:42 Tähelepanu! Tegemist on välisvõrgust saabunud kirjaga. Tundmatu saatja korral palume linke ja faile mitte avada. Dear colleagues, We are pleased to invite you to save the date for the international academic conference: Connect to Protect – Children & Youth at Risk 5–6 October 2026 Athens, Greece Organised by IASIS NGO, the conference is dedicated to advancing research, academic dialogue, and evidence-informed policy on the most pressing risks facing children, adolescents, and young people today. It is conceived as a cross-sectoral forum where scholarly research, professional practice, and policy perspectives come together to strengthen child protection and youth wellbeing at national, European, and international level. Against a backdrop of increasing social, economic, and digital challenges affecting children and youth, the conference aims to foster interdisciplinary exchange, critical reflection, and comparative analysis, with clear relevance for policy development and practical application. Confirmed academic institutions and networks include: * Representatives from the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child * Leading international academic institutions, including: University of California, Berkeley · Yale University · Harvard University · Salem State University · University of Huddersfield · Aston University * The international academic network Universities Network for Children in Armed Conflict * European and international academic units and research groups working in child protection, mental health, criminology, youth studies, and social care * International and European academic and policy networks from the USA, Italy, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and across EU Member States Main thematic areas include: * Child protection and children’s rights * Youth delinquency, violence, and prevention * Child and adolescent mental health * Family, community, and institutional care * Digital risks and contemporary challenges Call for academic engagement In addition to attendance, we warmly welcome expressions of interest from academics, researchers, and research-oriented organisations who may wish to contribute to the programme through: * a thematic paper or presentation, or * participation in an academic or policy-oriented roundtable aligned with the conference themes. In the coming weeks, further announcements will be made regarding additional speakers, participating academic institutions and networks, as well as the detailed conference programme. About IASIS NGO IASIS is a Greek non-profit organisation with long-standing experience in child protection, mental health, social inclusion, and support to vulnerable populations. IASIS operates at the intersection of research, practice, and policy, coordinating international partnerships and knowledge-sharing initiatives with academic, public, and civil society stakeholders. For further information or to express interest, please contact: Stefanos Alevizos Scientific Lead of the Conference [email protected] We look forward to the possibility of your engagement and to welcoming you to Athens. Kind regards, Kind regards, The Organising Committee Connect to Protect – Children & Youth at Risk 5–6 October 2026 | Athens, Greece On behalf of IASIS NGO For further information: Stefanos Alevizos Scientific Lead of the Conference <https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4zfK6nVbq4Sv8bykYhPn6YLHbf8jCSj-F1OybNHaRXngQ4lNHwUQxqwGcB4-DddKc2LpCotkBW-oiY7> 🏢 Address: Poliviou Dimitrakopoulou 18, Athens, Greece 🌐 Website: www.iasismed.eu <http://www.iasismed.eu/> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments may be confidential and legally privileged. It is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this email and delete all copies from your computer or electronic devices. Any disclosure, copying, distribution, or other use of this information by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Your discretion and cooperation are greatly appreciated.