End Child Poverty Week - Child Refugees

This year for End Child Poverty Week, Day 4will take a look at the impact of poverty on child refugees.
About this Event

Day Four – Child Refugees: Mon 7 September (Irish Architectural Archive, 10.30am – 1.30pm)

On Monday 7 September, we will host an in-person event that highlights the experiences of children, young people and families in the International Protection system and the pressing need to increase the targeted income supports that could lift them out of poverty.

Chair: Koulla Yiasouma – Chair, Young Ireland Advisory Council and Chair, Board of Management of the Oberstown Children’s Detention Campus 
 
Speakers will include:

• John Lannon - CEO, Doras

• Louise Bayliss – Head of Social Justice and Policy, Society of St Vincent de Paul

• Lianne Murphy – Senior Equality Officer, Children’s Rights Alliance

Please note: all times are provisional, and more details will be sent out on each event in the coming weeks. We look forward to seeing you! #EndChildPovertyWeek

Agenda

🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Registration
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:10 AM
Welcome - Chair: Koulla Yiasouma
🕑: 11:10 AM - 11:45 AM
Keynote Address: To be announced
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Panel Discussion
Host: John Lannon (Doras)
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:00 PM
Closing Remarks - Chair
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Networking Lunch