Rise Up Policy Forum
An International Community of Practice for Governments, policy makers, researchers and practitioners.
Let's connect the dots, learn together and do better.
Data shows that 5 children die every day because of child abuse.
One in 5 girls or 1 in 7 boys is sexually abused.
Over 1 billion children worldwide experience violence annually.
The International Community of Learning
Governments working on policy changes can be part of an educational forum to learn from one another, connect to ideas, tools and resources in data and practice to transform systems of care.
-Build a public health approach to child protection
-Create a community of learning for countries/regions every year that will add onto the ISPCAN Flagship congress that already gathers innovative global research and practice
-Marry research with practice with policy driven solutions that can be shared country to country
-Provide forums for regional, topical sharing within CPS Strengthening plans like INSPIRE Framework to give governments real solutions to increase system capacity
-Understand what is working to ensure good outcomes for children and families, data collection and accountability from all regions of the world
-Maximize resources and collaboration of sectors to help governments address child protection response and prevention
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Vision
A world free from child abuse and neglect
Forum Goal
Create a community of learning, sharing and networking
Our Hope
Make child protection a winnable battle for all governments
Rise Up Policy Panel (90 mins) in Vilnius at the ISPCAN 2025 Congress
Bring together at least 3 speakers to address a child protection or system strengthening solution with research, practice and policy that can be showcased as a good example. Inviting all government policy makers, public health agencies, and NGOs who are working at the international, country and regional level to share your promising changes for others to learn and share. Present what is working to ensure good outcomes for children and families, data collection and accountability from all regions of the world. We must connect the dots for sustainable change.
1. Advance Data Driven and Evidence Based Solutions to ending violence, abuse and neglect against children
2. Improve Policies and Legislation
3. Create an effective Multi-sectoral Coordinated Response
4. Invest in National Action Plans and bring solutions to Scale
5. Establish Mechanisms for Child Participation in Solutions
Be part of the community of learning to propose a panel, share a good example of country level or regional data driven policies that are changing public health systems of care for children.
Organizations or technical experts who are interested in organizing a panel during the 2025 Policy Forum, please submit your proposal on the Vilnius scientific page. If you want to book a side meeting, please contact Dana at congresses@ispcan.org
Skill Building Workshops
Network with fellow policy makers
Exhibit
Organize a Panel
Learn and address common challenges
You’ll receive valuable member benefits including:
- Access to the Member Connect Platform
- Discounted registration to ISPCAN Congresses
- Access to the extensive ISPCAN research library
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Make a Difference
Together with our members and partners we deliver:
- Global networking & outreach
- Up to date education, information & research findings
- Best Prevention & Care Practices
- Training, Tools, Techniques & Procedures