First Regional Rise Up Policy Forum to Convene in Kampala, Uganda June 2026 event will bring together government leaders and experts to advance child protection systems across Africa May 11, 2026 — KAMPALA, Uganda — The International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN), in partnership with the Government of Uganda, The AfriChild Centre, the Impact and Innovation Development Centre (IIDC), and the Haruv Institute today announced the first regional ISPCAN Rise Up Policy Forum and Huddle to be held June 23 - 26, 2026 in Kampala, Uganda. The event will convene approximately 250 child protection experts from across Africa, including government officials, policymakers, academia, researchers, practitioners, economists, survivors, and funders, to accelerate system-level solutions that prevent and respond to child abuse and neglect. “This gathering represents more than a conference. It is a commitment to learn, collaborate, and advance meaningful reform grounded in...