Tuesday 12 April 18:30–20:00

Surviving the streets: A reality for many children in the 21st century, near and far

Who are today’s street children? A discussion on violence and children’s rights

18:30 

  • Deconstructing popular beliefs: Real-life accounts from the field of the many and varied life paths, both internationally and in Europe
  • Violence and stigmatization in the street: Deprivation of fundamental rights
  • What future for children in street situations? 

20:00: Cocktail buffet

Tuesday 12
18:30–20:00 CET

Opening speech by Ms Nathalie Fontanet, State Councillor, Geneva

Moderated by: Romaine Jean
(former journalist and news Anchor, Swiss television)

Dr Najat Maala M’jid,
Special Representative of Secretary-General on Violence against Children, UN – remote intervention

Jean Dzéné,
Head, Children in Street Situations and Strategy international programme, Fondation d’Auteuil

Joseph Likibi,
Coordinator, REIPER, Republic of the Congo

Speakers