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Childhood in Latin America: Interdisciplinary Perspectives

This one-day interdisciplinary workshop brings together a diverse group of scholars from the fields of law, sociology, philosophy, and education studies to explore the complex realities of childhood in Latin America.

Date: Monday 28 October 2024

Location: School of Law and Social Justice

The event will feature presentations by five researchers whose work addresses critical issues shaping children's lives in the region. Topics include children's political participation in Chile, youth-led climate activism in Colombia, and the challenges surrounding educational opportunities in El Salvador, among others.

Through an interdisciplinary conversation, the workshop aims to foster a rich dialogue on how legal frameworks, social movements, educational policies, and philosophical reflection intersect to influence how we study childhood, and how this affects children’s experiences and rights. By highlighting diverse regional perspectives, the event will offer fresh insights into the dynamic roles children are playing in reshaping their societies.

This workshop provides a unique opportunity for students, academics, and practitioners to engage with cutting-edge research and contribute to discussions on the future of childhood in Latin America.

Speakers

Nicolás Brando, School of Law and Social Justice, University of Liverpool.

Nicolás Espejo Yaksic, Centre for Constitutional Studies of the Supreme Court of Mexico.

Paulina Jara-Osorio, Department of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy, Loughborough University

Pedro Hernando Maldonado Castañeda, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Barcelona

Meaghan Malloy, Institute of Education, University College London

 

Programme

11.15-12.00.    Paulina Jara-Osorio. Loughborough University - Childhood Participation: Challenges of Design and Implementation of Public Policies in Chile

12.00-12.45.    Nicolás Espejo Yaksic. Centre for Constitutional Studies of the Supreme Court of Mexico - Adjudicating Children's Rights in Latin America: National and Regional trends and challenges

12.45-13.45     LUNCH                      

13.45-14.30.    Meaghan Malloy. Institute of Education – UCL - Youth agency for what? Exploring culturally and locally situated meanings of youth agency in educational settings with Central American youth

14.30-15.15.    Nicolás Brando. University of Liverpool - Child Soldiers as Victims or Perpetrators: An Analysis of the Case of Colombia

15.15-15.30.    COFFEE BREAK                  

15.30-16.15.    Pedro Hernando Maldonado. Universitat de Barcelona - Epistemic-Political Childhoods: Bridging Margins and Democracy in Latin American Social Movements

 

Spaces are limited so please contact Nico Brando to register and for more information.

 

This event has been supported by University of Liverpool’s Derby Fellowship and the School of Law and Social Justice.

 

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