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The Regional Convening in Support of Parents in the Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East, and North Africa Region took place from 8-10 August 2023. The convening brought together stakeholders to advocate for the social, mental, and physical wellbeing of parents and caregivers and examine the implementation of evidence-based policies and interventions in the region. The convening was organized by GISP partners and the Arab Network for Early Childhood.
The convening included presentations on evidence-based initiatives around nurturing care, support parents of adolescents and adolescent parents, supporting parents of children with disabilities, promoting mental health and wellbeing, preventing child maltreatment and violence against children, integrating gender-responsive approaches, promoting community development, supporting parents across diverse contexts (including those living in humanitarian settings), the use of digital spaces, and cross-sectoral action.
Day 1 – Tuesday, 8 August 2023
Current Landscape of Parenting in the Region
Opening
Life Course Interventions to Support Parents and Other Caregivers
Breakout Sessions
Supporting Parents in the Early Years
Supporting Parents of Adolescents, and Adolescents as Parents
Gender Responsive Parenting
Parenting for Children, Adolescents and Families Exposed to Risks and Specific Life Circumstances
Supporting Caregiver Mental Health
Day 2 – Wednesday, 9 August 2023
Emerging Issues in the Landscape and Moving from Evidence to Policy to Scale
Emerging Issues in Parenting
Implementation Science -From Evidence to Policy to Scale
Parallel Sessions
Policies and Services
Platforms for Reaching Parents
Day 3 – Thursday, 10 August 2023
Looking Ahead to the Way Forward
Resourcing Parenting Interventions
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