Save the Children’s Children’s Rights Conference Hosts Event in Östersund, November 7-9
Östersund will be hosting the Save the Children’s Children’s Rights Conference from November 7-9, bringing together up to 200 participants from across the country to discuss children’s rights, development, and local engagement under the theme ”A Society That Does Its Job.”
Conference Highlights
- Districts from Jämtland and Västernorrland are local hosts
- Focus on critical issues like societal violence and children’s rights
- Discussions on implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Key Participants
Notable speakers include:
- Maria Schillaci, Save the Children Chairman
- Juno Blom, Children’s Ombudsman
- Arne Müller, Journalist
”The children’s rights agenda is about creating a society that takes responsibility. It’s especially exciting to be in Östersund, where we truly feel the commitment to children’s rights,” says Ulrika Sundler Lycke from Save the Children Sweden.
Local Impact
Jessica Thylin from Destination Östersund highlighted the conference’s significance: ”Meetings and events are a crucial part of Östersund’s tourism. We actively work to attract national meetings, and local associations play a vital role in hosting such events.”
Conference Details
Location: Clarion Hotel Grand Östersund & Storsjöteatern
Seminar topics will include:
- Child poverty
- Business sector collaboration
- New methods for strengthening parenting
- Social inclusion strategies
Contact Information
For more details, contact:
- Ulrika Sundler Lycke, Save the Children Sweden: 08-698 92 30
- Kajsa Eklund, Save the Children Jämtland Härjedalen District: 072-728 47 77
- Jessica Thylin, Destination Östersund Meetings & Events: 070-203 01 66
