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International Symposium

This is a biennial event that focuses on the dissemination of scientific evidence and best practices concerning early childhood. It aims to shape public discourse on issues that are crucial for the development of Brazilian children, influencing decision-makers to consider the nation’s ethnic, racial, regional, and socio-economic diversity.

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Science, debate, and public engagement

Every two years, the Symposium invites researchers from Brazil and around the world to present their latest studies and engage in discussions with civil society, policymakers and implementers. These interactions are designed to enrich social policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation.

Since its first edition in 2011, the Symposium has convened in four major Brazilian cities, featuring esteemed national and international experts. Thousands of attendees participate in the event both in person and virtually, with many more joining through satellite symposia.

WHO MAKES IT HAPPEN

A robust and collaborative network

The Symposium’s agenda is filled with panels that include scholars from top global universities, along with leaders from NGOs and government agencies, ensuring a rich exchange of ideas and strategies

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Results of the initiative

The International Symposium on Early Childhood Development has established itself as a premier venue for showcasing research and fostering dialogue on pressing issues affecting children up to six years old

10

Editions held

3.027

In-person attendees

21.274

Virtual participants

MATERIAL

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You can watch the full sessions from all ten editions of the International Symposium on the Núcleo Ciência Pela Infância YouTube channel

2023 Edition

The theme “Public Policies for a Brazil of Plural Childhoods” spurred discussions on implementing effective, scalable policies in diverse and unequal social contexts.

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2021 Edition

Focusing on mitigating the adverse impacts of social isolation on child development, the Symposium addressed “Early Childhood in the Pandemic: Perspectives for Public Management in Brazil.”

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2019 Edition

Centered on “Equity in Early Childhood: The First Steps Toward a Fairer Brazil,” the sessions explored the environmental influences on child development, intersectoral dialogue, and children’s interactions with nature.

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