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Prof Angela Abela
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By providing a clear and strong rationale Incorporating the importance of the family in a theoretical framework Making use of the media
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Highlight the importance of the family at the center of the SDGs
Looking at the SDGs from a family lens Prof Angela Abela 1 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Looking at the SDGs from a family lens Prof Angela Abela 1 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Looking at the SDGs from a family lens Prof Angela Abela 1 Highlight the importance of the family at the center of the SDGs By providing a clear and strong rationale Incorporating the importance of the family in a theoretical
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2013 2015 At risk of poverty rate
15.7% 16.3%
At risk of poverty and social exclusion
24% 22.4%
Children at risk of poverty rate
24% 23.4% 32% 28.2% 3
Brofenbrenner’s Ecological System’s Model takes into accounta multi-level systemic perspective
Children at risk of poverty and social exclusion
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How can SDGs be transformative for families?
Just under 10% of the world’s workers are
living with their families on less than $1.90 per person per day One in four children under five in the world have inadequate height for their age
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There is a pressing need for “science informed innovation at the neighbourhood systems and policy levels including investments in housing, income support and job training among other domains of influence” SDGs can be transformative but necessitate political will
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Peace Justice and strong institutions are directly related to the well being of families
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Which family policies can support ‘win-wins’ for family and sustainable development?
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First things first!
Govts are committed and policies target those most in need Policy makers are competent and advise Govt regarding policy decisions that are informed by rigourously established evidence
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Family policies with a focus on early intervention
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Give increased importance to perinatal mental health by providing integrated services for the mother, the baby and the family
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The importance of Screening How to do it in a non invasive way The cost benefit analyses of proper and timely screening
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Prevention of violence and harmony and stability within the family
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The need for evidence based positive parenting strategies
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The Neuroscience of baby brain development
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Parental involvement in the education of the children
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Unlock Female Potential
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How to address Youth
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Synergy and team work among the different actors including those focusing on and representing families is crucial