CHILDREN AND YOUTH CONFERENCE

Name: CHILDREN AND YOUTH CONFERENCE
Start: 2020-07-23
Location: Mövenpick Hotel Colombo

The key intention of CCY 2020 is to facilitate interaction and the exchange of knowledge and ideas across professional constituencies pertaining to the contemporary challenges faced by both Children and Youth. In addition, this gathering will help the delegates to establish research as well as to find international linkage for future collaborations in their career path.We welcome researchers, educators, academicians, and child and youth care practitioners from around the world to the 2^nd World Conference on Children and Youth 2020

CALL FOR PAPERS

” Preparing Children and Youth to Face Emerging Challenges in the 21^st Century ”

This year’s conference will discuss topics of relevance to Preparing Children and Empowering Youth to Face the Challenges in the 21^st Century, so mark your calendars to attend the #CCY2020 Annual Conference.We invite paper proposals not only from academics but also from practitioners and policymakers. CCY 2020 covers range of topics representing children and youth. Please check Call for Papers here.

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ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE

[ 20^TH MAY 2020 ]

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

MESSAGE FROM THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

The Organizing Committee of CCY 2020 is hereby keeping you informed on the latest updates of the situation in the hosting country, Sri Lanka due to the recent outbreak of the novel Corona Virus (COVID – 19). Sri Lanka has diagnosed a total of 102 positive coronavirus cases and no death cases as reported by the Ministry of Public Health. The public community is also been advised about COVID-19 prevention and control measures to be taken seriously by the Ministry of Public Health. . This situation of the hosting country will be constantly monitored by the CCY 2020 Organizing Committee. As of this writing, the Conference will take place as scheduled.

We care about your Safety because our Priority is you. STAY SAFE!

For more information, please contact the Conference Secretary via secretariat@youthstudies.co

– Updated on 26^th March 2020

RESOURCE PERSONS

Prof. Siri Hettige

[Conference Co -Chair & Plenary Speaker]

University of Colombo
Sri Lanka

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D. Bruce Carter, Ph.D.

[ Conference Co -Chair & Keynote Speaker ]
Syracuse University
New York, USA

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Marie-Claire Graf

[ Keynote Speaker ]
Youth Advocate and Change Maker for Sustainable Development and Climate Solutions,
Switzerland

Speech Title: “The Power of education for sustainable development & youth empowerment in times of multiple crises”

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Martina Ptackova, Eight World Champion in Martial Arts

Martina Ptáčková

[ Inspirational Speaker ]
Eight World Champion in Martial Arts
The Czech Republic

Speech Title: ” It is not in the stars to hold our destiny, but in ourselves “

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Ashan Perera

[ Plenary Speaker & Youth Brand Ambassador ]
UN SDG Action Award Winner 2018
Social Entrepreneur
Founder of The Road to Rights Youth-Led Organization,
Sri Lanka

Speech Title: “Migration, Employment and Youth”
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Dr. Kalharie Pitigala

[ Plenary Speaker ]

Child Adolescent and Counseling Psychologist
Asiri Medical Hospitals,
Sri Lanka

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#CCY_2020 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

GLOBAL YOUTH DIALOGUE ON YOUTH FOR CLIMATE ACTION

Mr. Ashan Perera

[Moderator]

Founder of The Road to Rights Youth-Led Organization,
Sri Lanka

Mr. Ranga Pallawala

[Panelist]

CEO of Janathakshan (GTE) Ltd,

Sri Lanka

Mr. Heminda Jayaweera

[Panelist]

Chief Operating Officer at Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC),
Sri Lanka

Ms. Marie-Claire Graf

[Panelist]

Youth Advocate and Change Maker for Sustainable Development and Climate Solutions,
Switzerland

Date: 23^rd July 2020

Time: 15:30 ‐17:00

PUBLICATION WORKSHOP

Dr. S.A.D.H. Namali Suraweera

[Resource person]
Head/Senior Lecturer,
Department of Library and Information Science,
University of Kelaniya,
Sri Lanka

Date : 24^th July 2020

Time:16:30 ‐ 17:30

WORKSHOP ON TRANSFORMING TOWARDS GEN Z

Gihan Silva

[Moderator]

Vice President for Public Relations

AIESEC Sri Lanka

Date : 23^rd July 2020

Time: 13:30 ‐ 15:00

SOCIAL EVENTS

Networking Dinner (Optional)

Grab the opportunity to meet with like-minded people at #CCY2020 and have a brilliant time engaging with peers during the networking dinner.

Date: 23^rd July 2020

Time: 19:00 onwards

Post Conference Tour (Optional)

Globeenjoy tours, the official tour and accommodation partner of CCY 2020 facilitate the post-conference tour to Kandy and you can visit a number of places in Kandy and grab a great experience of Sri Lankan history.

Date: 25^th July 2020

Duration: 12hrs

PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES

Book of Abstracts

All abstracts of CCY 2020 (Oral, Poster, Virtual) accepted through the double-blind reviewing will be published on the book of Abstracts with Internationally recognized ISBN 978-955-3605-56-6.

Conference Proceedings

crossref CCY 2020 Participants preferring conference proceedings will be able to publish full papers following double-blind peer-reviewing process with electronic ISSN 2673-1037 in the conference proceedings with a DOI Number (DOI prefix: 10.17501).

Publication Benefits

High Ranked Supporting Journals
Dedicated Special Issues
Quality Reviews for Proceedings
Open Access for Proceedings with OJS
Expert guidance with workshops
Personalized Guidance

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Supporting Journals

Indexed supporting journals of CCY 2020 published by renowned publishers will provide with the opportunity to publish full papers following the peer review process. Authors are encouraged to read scope and choose the best fitting journal.

Journal of Children and Media

Journal of Children and Media