The First International Scientific Conference on Children and Youth

Root causes and socio-economic drivers of child labor in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq.

Short- and long-term impacts on children's education, health, and wellbeing.

Existing protection frameworks, gaps, and enforcement challenges.

Effective prevention, response, and rehabilitation interventions.

Social, cultural, and institutional barriers to inclusive education.

Identification, assessment, and diagnosis of children with special needs.

Teaching methodologies, learning environments, and educator capacity.

Family support systems and community-based services for children with special needs.

Prevention, diagnosis, and management of priority childhood diseases, particularly congenital and acquired pediatric heart diseases.

Pediatric nutrition, growth, and development, particularly in relation to chronic and cardiac conditions.

Pediatric endocrine, metabolic, and neurological disorders affecting child health outcomes and heart disease.

Nursing care, clinical management, and integrated medical, nursing, and psychosocial care models.

Access, quality, and health system challenges affecting children.

National and regional legal protections for children and youth.

Alignment of legislation with international child rights standards.

Gaps in child-specific laws and enforcement mechanisms.

Legal responses to emerging social and youth-related challenges.

Skills development, education-to-employment pathways, and entrepreneurship.

Youth unemployment, informal labor, and decent work opportunities.

Barriers to economic participation for young people.

Policies and programs promoting sustainable youth livelihoods.

Youth involvement in decision-making at local and national levels.

Leadership development and civic education.

Inclusive participation of marginalized youth groups.

Mechanisms for amplifying youth voices in public policy.

Online safety, cyberbullying, and digital exploitation risks.

Media influence on identity, behavior, and mental health.

Digital literacy and responsible technology use.

Regulatory and educational responses to digital challenges.

Environmental degradation and climate-related risks affecting children.

Impacts on health, education, displacement, and livelihoods.

Child- and youth-led climate action and awareness initiatives.

Policy and community responses to protect future generations.

Drivers of youth migration and displacement.

Social, economic, and psychological impacts on young people.

Access to education, employment, and services for migrant youth.

Reintegration, social cohesion, and policy responses.

Risk factors and prevalence of substance use among youth.

Links between mental health, trauma, and substance use.

Prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation approaches.

Community, family, and policy-level interventions.