Programme

Conference - The role of civil society organisations in ensuring the health security of children and young people within the EU

10.00-10.55 - Opening Session

• Marek Krawczyk, Undersecretary of State in the Chancellery of the Prime Minister, Deputy Chair of the Public Benefit Committee
• Séamus Boland, President of the Civil Society Organisations' Group of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)
• Ana Polanco, Vice-President Europe Government & Public Affairs, Merck Group:  'The Voices of FutURe: The future that Europe's millennials and zeta Europeans are dreaming about'
• Prof  Bolesław Samoliński, Medical University of Warsaw: 'The health problems of young generations'

10.55-11.15 - Break

11.15-13.30 - Session 1: Tackling the Mental Health Challenges of Children and Young People

Moderator: Krzysztof Pater, Vice-President of the EESC

• Dr Joanna Jasińska, 'Faces of Depression' Foundation': 'Depression – I don’t judge, I accept – effective building of social awareness' 
• Sunčana Kusturin, SUKUS – Consulting and Training Services  (Croatia): 'Engagement in volunteering – its impact on young people’s mental health'
• Katarzyna Zgódko, Head of the Psychological Support Team, Polish Scouting and Guiding Association: 'Challenges and opportunities for effective support in large organizations'
• Aleksandra Kulik, President, Sempre a Frente Foundation: 'Diversity of forms and international cooperation as a way to effectively support the well-being of young people'
• Joanna Matera, Projects Coordinator, 'New Community' Foundation: 'Dialogue as a tool for reducing polarisation within peer groups'
• Izabela Meyza, 'School with class' Foundation: 'Integration of young refugees in schools and local communities'
• Joanna Hajduk, ‘Save the Children’ Foundation: 'Global psychosocial support programs for children in the Polish context'

13.30-14.30 - Lunch Break

14.30-16.20 - Session 2: Tackling Global Challenges

Moderator: Małgorzata Bogusz, Member of the EESC

• Diana Slabu, Vice Chairperson of the European Scout Committee, World Scouting: 'Safe from Harm – a comprehensive WOSM program to protect young people in the adult world'
• Kamila Kadzidłowska, Vice-President, 'Parents for climate' Foundation: 'Prevention is better than cure – fighting for a clean environment for and with children'
• Sanne van Gammeren, Project Manager and coordinator on Communication and Education, IVN Natuureducatie (Netherlands): 'Children closer to nature'
• Dr Corina Murafa Benga, Member of the EESC, Policy Expert in Climate, Energy and Sustainability (Romania): 'Building a Healthier Future: promoting sustainable and nutritious food for children. Lessons learnt from Romania.'
• Renata Szredzińska, President, Empowering Children Foundation: 'Young people's safety on the internet'
• Patricia Blanc, Member of the EESC, Founder and President 'Imagine for Margo - children without cancer' (France): 'Accelerating research & Raising awareness of childhood cancer'

16.20-16.40 - Closing Session 

• Marek Krawczyk, Undersecretary of State in the Chancellery of the Prime Minister, Deputy Chair of the Public Benefit Committee
• Séamus Boland, President of the Civil Society Organisations' Group of the EESC