Media & Events
The Global Initiative to Support Parents also seeks to promote events on parenting support from across regions and sectors. If you have any upcoming events that you would like to share, please submit them to info@support-parents.org.
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Jul27
Optimising Engagement for a Digital Parenting Intervention in Tanzania
July 27, 2023
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Global Parenting Initiative
Violence against children and adolescents is a pervasive global problem, but it is particularly acute in low- and middle-income countries. Parenting interventions have shown promise in reducing violence, but in-person interventions are often expensive and inaccessible to at-risk families. Digital interventions present a scalable and cost-effective alternative, yet engaging families is a substantial challenge. Join us for a webinar exploring the study design, implementation, and findings of a 2x2x2 factorial trial for the optimisation of engagement in ParentApp for Teens, an open-source digital parenting intervention implemented in Tanzania. This is the first known cluster randomised factorial trial for a digital parenting intervention in a low- and middle-income country, so don’t miss the chance to learn more about this innovative programme in this unique setting!
Jul6
Online launch – Harnessing Technology: a review of digital tools supporting parents and the early childhood workforce
July 6, 2023
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Bernard van Leer Foundation and Research for Development (R4D)
The Bernard van Leer Foundation and Research for Development (R4D) will be launching on July 6th, 2pm CET a new knowledge resource “Harnessing Technology: a review of digital tools supporting parents and the early childhood workforce” presenting the latest insights into current technology-enabled tools designed to support the parents, caregivers, and the early childhood workforce of children ages 0 to 5 worldwide. Digital tools have become increasingly prevalent in supporting early childhood development (ECD) globally, representing a great potential to reach a wider audience and improve access and quality of support to young children. The report focuses on their features, objectives, and current practices, as well as key success factors, and design, implementation, and dissemination challenges. The report also includes an interactive database showcasing 23 unique digital tools and features, as well as four case studies on partnership, adaptation, user engagement, and monitoring and evaluation.
Join us for the global launch on 6 July featuring a presentation of the findings and discussion with the report contributors.
Join us for the global launch on 6 July featuring a presentation of the findings and discussion with the report contributors.
Jul4
Parenting support for the mental health and wellbeing of children and parents
July 4, 2023
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UNICEF
This webinar explores how we can support parental mental health and parenting skills to ensure optimal parent-child interactions and children’s development, as well as strategies to promote mental health in early childhood. UNICEF’S vision for elevating parenting will be also presented, including the three elements of support for parenting and the pyramid of parenting support.
Jun28
Playful Parenting Community of Practice Webinar
June 28, 2023
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The Playful Parenting Community is a consortium of partners implementing and researching playful parenting programs moving to scale internationally, convened by the LEGO Foundation. Our community includes Save the Children in Bhutan; Child Fund in Guatemala; the Boston College Research Program on Children and Adversity & FXB/Rwanda in Rwanda; UNICEF in Serbia and Zambia; and FHI 360 as a research & learning partner.
Join us in a conversation on our journey over the past three years, as we discuss the drivers and barriers to scale-up in distinct country contexts, the nuances of what it means to parent playfully across cultures, and the pathways pursued by each partner, from the types of service providers selected to how government is engaged at multiple levels and the modalities used to reach families.
Join us in a conversation on our journey over the past three years, as we discuss the drivers and barriers to scale-up in distinct country contexts, the nuances of what it means to parent playfully across cultures, and the pathways pursued by each partner, from the types of service providers selected to how government is engaged at multiple levels and the modalities used to reach families.
Dec6
Asia Webinar Series On Supporting Parents and Caregivers #2
December 6, 2022
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WHO, GISP partners, and the Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC)
The Asia Webinar Series on Supporting Parents and Caregivers was organized by GISP and ARNEC. The first webinar, which took place on 24 November, featured case studies on parenting support initiatives across Asia. The second webinar on 6 December included working groups on different topics in parenting support across the region.
Nov24
Asia Webinar Series on Supporting Parents and Caregivers #1: Evidence From Countries
November 24, 2022
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WHO, GISP partners, and the Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC)
WHO, GISP partners, and the Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC) The Asia Webinar Series on Supporting Parents and Caregivers was organized by GISP and ARNEC. The first webinar, which took place on 24 November, featured case studies on parenting support initiatives across Asia. The second webinar on 6 December included working groups on different topics in parenting support across the region.
Nov22
Building the Blocks: Supporting Parents in Early Childhood Care and Education
November 22, 2022
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GISP and Partners
On 14 November, GISP and partners hosted a parallel session on Building the Blocks: Supporting Parents in Early Childhood Care and Education as part of the World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education organized by UNESCO in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The session featured speakers from multiple countries and partners on the importance and value of ensuring support for parents in early childhood. Increasing access to evidence-based parenting support programs for all parents and caregivers was also included as a member state commitment of the Tashkent Declaration and Commitments to Action for Transforming Early Childhood Care and Education.
Oct13
Regional Consultation to Support Parents for Early Childhood Development and Adolescent Health in Southeast Asia – Day 2
October 13, 2022
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WHO, GISP partners, and the Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC)
From 12-13 October, GISP and the Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC) hosted a Regional Consultation to Support Parents for Early Childhood Development and Adolescent Health in Southeast Asia in New Delhi, India and online. The consultation featured presentations from nine countries in the subregion and discussions on policies and platforms for supporting parents.
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Oct12
Regional Consultation to Support Parents for Early Childhood Development and Adolescent Health in Southeast Asia – Day 1
October 12, 2022
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WHO, GISP partners, and the Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC)
From 12-13 October, GISP and the Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC) hosted a Regional Consultation to Support Parents for Early Childhood Development and Adolescent Health in Southeast Asia in New Delhi, India and online. The consultation featured presentations from nine countries in the subregion and discussions on policies and platforms for supporting parents.
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Oct5
Latin America and the Caribbean Virtual Regional Meeting on Supporting Parents and Caregivers to Improve the Health, Development, and Wellbeing of Children and Adolescents
October 5, 2022
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WHO, GISP partners, and Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
The Latin America and the Caribbean Virtual Regional Meeting on Supporting Parents and Caregivers to Improve the Health, Development, and Wellbeing of Children and Adolescents took place on 5-6 October (for English-speaking countries) and on 5 & 7 October (for Spanish-speaking countries), organized by GISP and PAHO.
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Sep21
First Things First: Invest in Early Childhood and Parenting in Emergencies
September 21, 2022
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UNICEF and Sesame Workshop
On 21 September, UNICEF and Sesame workshop hosted a high-level UN General Assembly (UNGA) side event focusing on promoting global investments in parenting support and early childhood development programs, particularly in crisis-affected areas. First Things First: Investing in Early Childhood and Parenting in Emergencies brought together participants from UNICEF, Sesame Workshop, the LEGO Foundation, the Government of Jordan, Universidad de los Andes, and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra.
Jun21
African Regional Convening to Support Parents and Caregivers
June 21, 2022
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WHO, GISP partners, and the Africa Early Childhood Network (AfECN)
Africa Regional Convening to Support Parents and Caregivers took place from 21-23 June, organized by GISP and the Africa Early Childhood Network (AfECN), and featured evidence and advocacy and parenting support across Africa in English, French, and Portuguese.
May25
Technical Help Chat: Engaging Fathers in Early Childhood Development & Participatory Parenting
May 25, 2022
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ECDAN, UNICEF, Promundo, Plan International, Aga Khan University
Promoting fathers’ engagement in Early Childhood Development is good for young children, domestic partners, communities, and is good for the fathers themselves. But yet participatory fatherhood is still a global challenge we face today. On the 25th of May, as we mark the 25th anniversary of Promundo, we invite global partners to join ECDAN, Promundo, Plan International, Aga Khan University and UNICEF in a technical help chat to tackle the challenges on evolving fatherhood in care and to share global strategies in place today.
May4
Challenges of Participatory Caregiving & Universal Support to Fathers
May 4, 2022
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ECDAN, UNICEF, Promundo, International Step by Step Association (ISSA), African Early Childhood Network (AfECN), Aga Khan University, MenCare
Men’s involvement in caregiving benefits mothers, can prevent violence against women and children, and has positive impacts on family well-being. This webinar is the launch of the Working Group on Fatherhood as part of the Global Initiative to Support Parents.
Mar1
High-Level Dialogue: Domestic Action and Global Leadership to End Violence Against Children
March 1, 2022
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End Violence Partnership, Government of Japan
On 1 March 2023, the Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations and End Violence Partnership hosted the High-Level Dialogue ‘Domestic Action and Global Leadership to End Violence Against Children’. Convening in-person in New York and online, this dialogue provided a space to share progress on international collaboration as well as domestic action for SDG 16.2 and discuss what is needed to accelerate progress to end violence in 2023 and beyond. The discussion by the speakers explored the state of progress in the face of intersecting crises, the importance of supporting parents and caregivers and the need and mechanisms for international cooperation, such as the delivery of the G7 Action Plan on child sexual exploitation and abuse.
Jun28
Global Support for Parents: A Call to Action
June 28, 2021
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UNICEF, WHO, ECDAN, End Violence Partnership, Parenting for Lifelong Health
On 28 June, nearly 500 individuals joined the launch of the Global Initiative to Support Parents – and the Call to Action– to push for increased support for parents, caregivers, and families across the world. At the event, several high-level leaders spoke in support of the initiative, including Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization; Henrietta H Fore, the Executive Director of UNICEF; Dr Howard Taylor, the Executive Director of the End Violence Partnership; Dr Muhammad Musa, Executive Director of BRAC International; and many others.
