Economic Crisis on Children, '09Conference: “Impact of the Economic Crisis on Children” The global financial crisis is amplifying the effects of the food and fuel price crises, seriously challenging the abilities of families to cope and of children to thrive. At this moment when women and children are most vulnerable, governments are faced with decreasing fiscal capacity. For children, the cost of inaction or inappropriate action is high, including permanently stunted physical and intellectual growth due to adversely affected nutrition, health, and schooling. UNICEF is convening the best minds in the region from academia and public service to examine cutting-edge research and best policy practices regarding the impact of the crisis on child health and nutrition, education, labor, and family income maintenance. It is hoped that the knowledge created and shared in this conference will assist governments to identify and implement policies that effectively protect children and women from the effects of this crisis. The Conference is jointly organised by national governments of the East Asia-Pacific region; National University of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy; Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA); and UNICEF East Asia and the Pacific. Media are invited to attend the Conference. There is no registration fee. Kindly note that media seats are limited. For more information and to register as media, please contact UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Communication Consultant, Ms. Lely Djuhari at ldjuhari@unicef.org .......................................................................................... Venue: Dates: The “Asian Social Protection in Comparative Perspective,” conference by the Lee Kuan Yew School will follow from 8-9 January allowing conference participants to benefit from that conference as well. Focus & Agenda:
Press Activities: On hand to speak are key leaders, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Director and experts examining cutting edge research and good policy practices regarding the impact of the crisis on child health and nutrition, education, labour, and family income maintenance. .......................................................................................... Media Advisory: Press Briefing on Impact of the Economic Crisis on Children Background documents and resources
Impact of the Economic Crisis on Children Organisers Media Registration Contact Lely Djuhari |
