Postponed! New dates: February 23 - 25th, 2027

Africa Regional Rise Up Policy Forum and Huddle

See the Postponement Announcement on the Uganda Home Page

The first ISPCAN regional Rise Up Policy Forum + Huddle will explore the contexts, strengths, challenges and solutions specific to Africa.

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First Regional Rise Up Policy Forum to Convene in Kampala, Uganda (note: event postponed to February 23-25, 2027)

May 11, 2026

Note: Event postponed to February 23-25, 2027 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, collabor...

Organizing Partners

The African Rise Up Policy Forum is convened by ISPCAN and hosted in partnership with the Government of Uganda. This event will also be developed in partnership with The Haruv Institute, regional partner organizations including ISPCAN’s African country partners AfriChild Center and Impact Innovations Center, members, practitioners and researchers, who will provide further technical expertise and support.