UNICEF and the Graduate Program in International Affairs - Call for Papers on "Children's Rights and Policies": social protection for children, women and families, October 30th and 31st, 2006, New York.
This is the third international conference on "Children's Rights and Policies" organized in partnership by UNICEF and the GPIA.
The conference will present analytical and policy papers that explore policies, issues and trends related to social protection and/or assistance programs providing cash or non-cash transfers. It will focus on their relevance for the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and contribution to the Millennium Development Agenda.
The wellbeing of children, the impact of ensuring the fulfillment of children's rights and lessons learned for future action will be the central focus of the conference.
Deadline for Proposals: May 26, 2006
Proposals should be one page long, double-spaced, and include a working title and a brief description of the topic and research to be conducted. They should also list the author's name and contact information. Please submit proposals electronically to Sabrina Quaraishi at quars810@newschool.edu.
8-12 papers will be selected by June 23, 2006 to be presented by their respective authors at the Conference on October 30th and 31st, 2006, at The New School, in New York. Limited funds will be available for travel expenses and subsistence for three days.
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