Social Policies and
the Role of the Family

Shape the Well-being of Individuals and Communities
by Providing the Care and Support they Need

Into the Preparations and Follow up of the
Second World Summit for Social Development

IPC – Facultés libres de philosophie et de psychologie

70 Avenue Denfert-Rochereau, 75014 Paris

New dates for this year

9-13 June 2025

[From Monday evening to Friday morning]

The Food for Thought Paper for the Second World Summit for Social Development, as the key document outlines the substantive elements shaping the Political Declaration, serves as a basis for the zero draft political declaration that will be the primary outcome of the Summit. It includes, among the fields of actions that have been identified, “Social policies and the role of the family: emphasizing the need to create and adapt existing social policies on care and support systems, applying a holistic social development approach, which integrates the role of the family, in providing care and support to its members, as an enabler of and contributor to social development.”

The work during the Workshop continues the efforts undertaken in recent months by the International Advocacy Training Working Groups for the preparations for and follow up of the Summit.

The Workshop is an ideal opportunity to get to know international organizations from the inside and learn about internships at the United Nations in direct contact with IFFD representatives.

The venue goes back to Paris this year, an excellent place for academic activities due to its rich history, world-renowned monuments, and vibrant research culture. Its central location in Europe further makes it accessible for many potential attendants.

Stay updated on this page for more information.
We look forward to seeing you in Paris!

OBJECTIVES

Participants will:

• Gain a deeper understanding of the Second World Summit for Social Development’s objectives and their continued relevance.
• Develop practical advocacy skills for influencing policy decisions at local, national, and international levels.
• Learn effective strategies for engaging with governments, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Explore methods for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of social development policies.
• Network with fellow advocates and build collaborative partnerships for future initiatives.
• Develop concrete action plans for advancing social development goals in their respective communities and regions.

CONTENTS

The workshop will include sessions on:

• Current Global Challenges to Social Development: Analyzing contemporary issues such as inequality, climate change, and conflict and their impact on social progress.
• Advocacy Strategies and Tactics: Learning practical techniques for effective communication, lobbying, and public mobilization.
• Working with International Organizations: Understanding the roles and functions of key UN agencies and other international bodies.
• Monitoring and Evaluation of Social Development Programs: Developing skills for assessing the impact of policies and programs.
• Case Studies of Successful Advocacy Initiatives: Learning from real-world examples of effective advocacy for social development.
• Developing Advocacy Plans: Creating concrete strategies for participants to implement in their contexts.

OUTCOMES

The Advocacy Plan elaborated every day will be presented at the United Nations and European Union as part of IFFD’s advocacy. To create it, the following questions should be considered and answered:

• Establish measurable objectives.
• Define key messages.
• Determine the communication activities to deliver key messages.
• Decide what resources are necessary to complete each activity.
• Establish a timeline and responsible party for each activity.
• Fix how to evaluate whether you have reached your objectives.

The Workshop has no cost for participants.