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National Child Advocacy Seminar 2025: A Platform for Empowering Young Voices

On May 11, 2025, the National Child Advocacy Association (NPO) will host a vital seminar focused on amplifying children's voices and ensuring their perspectives are recognized and respected in society. This event, designed for nationwide participation, aligns with the growing movement of child advocacy in Japan, emphasizing the importance of children expressing their thoughts and feelings, and being heard by adults.

Background of the Seminar

In recent years, child advocacy has gained significant traction, spurred by a global emphasis on children's rights. However, challenges remain—mostly surrounding the difficulties for children to vocalize their needs, the requirement to create supportive environments, and the methods to utilize their voices effectively. The National Child Advocacy Association has been proactive in addressing these issues, fostering dialogue, and sharing best practices through annual seminars.

Theme: "Embrace, Deepen, and Expand Child Advocacy"

The 2025 seminar aims to build on themes from the previous year, focusing on practical discussions through a main symposium and various workshops. Experts and practitioners across different fields will gather to deliberate on what it means to truly value children's voices in context areas such as healthcare, play, and policy-making.

Main Symposium

The symposium, titled "What Does it Mean for Children's Voices to Be Valued?" will feature a diverse group of speakers—including practitioners and stakeholders from their respective domains—discussing their experiences and perspectives regarding child advocacy. Topics will include the challenges of listening to children, how children's expressions connect to their rights, and effective methods of engaging with young voices in various settings.

Workshops

Participants will have the opportunity to attend workshops concentrated on different aspects of child advocacy, including:

• - Advocacy in Early Childhood: Presenting practical experiences from childcare facilities.
• - Educational Practices: Educational professionals sharing their insights on implementing advocacy in schools.
• - Peer Advocacy Expansion: Young people leading discussions and initiatives in peer advocacy.

Through these sessions, participants will enter into meaningful exchanges and collaborative dialogues to explore advocacy in depth, supported by real-world insights from those actively working in the field.

Event Details

• - Date: May 11, 2025 (Sunday) 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM (planned)
• - Location: Cybozu, Inc. Tokyo Office (Chuo-ku, Tokyo) and some online streaming.
• - Participation Fee: ¥2,000 for members, ¥3,000 for non-members; free for participants under 29 (prior registration required).
• - Organizer: National Child Advocacy Association NPO
• - Support: Public Interest Incorporated Foundation SBI Children’s Hope Foundation
• - Cooperation: Cybozu, Inc.
• - Support: Child and Family Agency
• - Further information: Child Advocacy Participation Information

Media Inquiries

Media coverage of the Child Advocacy National Seminar 2025 is welcome. Journalists interested should reach out to the communications team for details.

About the National Child Advocacy Association NPO

Established in March 2022, the National Child Advocacy Association aims to build a society that values children's voices and promotes collaborative growth. The association facilitates exchanges of ideas and best practices among child advocacy projects, hosts seminars to spotlight effective advocacy efforts, and cultivates future advocates through training programs.

For more information about the organization and our initiatives, visit National Child Advocacy Association.