Online Side-Event: Fostering Inclusive Communities – Addressing Barriers to Social Participation
📢 Join Us at the Commission for Social Development, 63rd Session!
The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW)and The International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW) are co-sponsoring a vital online side-event focused on fostering inclusive communities and addressing barriers to social participation.
Event Details:
📅 Date: February 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 – 11:15 AM EST
📍 Location: Online (Registration required)
Why Attend?
This session will highlight how inclusive participation strengthens social welfare systems, promotes equity, and enhances community resilience. Experts will discuss strategies for overcoming participation barriers and the role of local governance in fostering inclusivity.
Key Discussion Topics:
✅ Building resilient communities through inclusive decision-making
✅ Leveraging technology and partnerships to enhance engagement
✅ Co-designing public initiatives with civil society, administration, and private sectors
Esteemed Speakers:
🎙️ Prof. Lynne Healy – Main Representative of IASSW to the UN
🎙️ Maria de La Paz Fernandez Lobato – Mayor of Ronda, Spain
🎙️ Prof. Dr. Antonio López Peláez – UNED, Spain
🎙️ Kathleen Wabrowetz – Deutscher Verein für öffentliche und private Fürsorge, Germany
🎙️ Nicola Byrne – CEO, SHINE, Ireland
🎙️ Prof. P.K. Shajahan – Tata Institute of Social Sciences, India
🎙️ Dr. Sergei Zelenev – President, ICSW
🎤 Moderator: Prof. Gloria Kirwan – Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
📌 Technical Assistance: Gonzalo Cavero Cano, ICSW (📧 gcavero@icsw.org)
Registration Details:
🎟️ This event is free and open to the public! Secure your spot by registering here:
👉 Register Now
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with global experts on inclusive social development! We look forward to your participation.
