(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The effect of community on adolescent health and their social development, child protection in the region, and guidelines for protection of children against sexual exploitation and abuse were some of the hotly discussed subjects at the 5th Arab Regional Conference on the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ArabCAN).
Held under the patronage of Lt. General His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC), the conference was officially inaugurated on November 20.
The conference, organized under the theme of "From Legislation to Implementation", will continue until November 11 at the Roda Al Bustan Hotel, Dubai. Organised by DFWAC, the conference will focus on the latest advances in the field of child abuse and neglect, and also share best practices and multi-disciplinary approaches to the prevention and response to all forms of violence against children.
In her keynote speech Dr Susan Bissel, the Director of the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children, UNICEF urged leaders to end violence against children. She added, "We aim to keep children safe and secure in a world that is very tumultuous."
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- DFWAC (@DFWAC) Meanwhile, Dr Majid Al Eisa, ARABSPCAN said, "We're delighted that the conference is being hosted on the same day as Universal Children's Day, November 20. Protecting youth and children is a priority in Arab countries, and we must work in collaboration to achieve the Millennium goals and make our world a safer place."
"The conference comes at a time when efforts are underway in several countries in the region to strengthen national child protection systems and is set to host officials and representatives from organizations and institutions focused on child welfare, at both the regional and international level," said Afra Al Basti, Director General at the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children.
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