The 12th edition of the You Can Help Congress, titled “Parenting with Tenderness: The Right to Love”, was a transformative space for reflection, learning, and collaboration aimed at generating meaningful change in society.
Held on November 12 and 13, 2024, the event brought together experts and key stakeholders in the fields of social development and child welfare, as well as representatives from the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) selected through the You Can Help 2024 call in Mexico and Costa Rica.
In addition to fostering dialogue around love and dignity in the lives of children, adolescents, and youth, the congress celebrated 18 years of the “You Can Help” alliance, in collaboration with SC Johnson.
We are grateful for your participation and trust in this initiative. We hope the materials shared during the congress are useful for your future projects and actions.
Day 1
1. Talk: “Origin and Context of Human Rights Violations Against Children and Youth” – Alfonso Poiré
2. Talk: “Matristics: The Possibility of Returning to a Culture of Coherence with the Natural and Social World” – Mtra. Andrea González Benassini
3. Panel Part 1: “Neurobiology of Adverse Experiences in Early Childhood” – Pía Rodríguez
4. Panel Part 2: “Restoring Lives, Rebuilding Hope” – Gabriela Tirado Rodríguez
5. Panel Part 3: “Early Adversity and Its Impact on the Holistic Development of Children and Youth” – Anna Christina Grellert
Day 2
8. Talk: “Protecting and Healing Pain with Love, Compassion, and Empathy” – Cristina Cortés Viniegra
9. Talk: “How to Handle Challenges in Highly Traumatized Children?” –Anabel González
10. Talk: “The Balm of Tenderness” – Anna Christina Grellert
Additional materials
Video gallery
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