In light of the State of Emergency in New York and Fordham’s policy of cancelling all events, this event has been cancelled. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Paone at lpaone@fordham.edu.
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
6 – 8 p.m.
12th Floor Lounge, Lowenstein Center
Lincoln Center Campus
New York City
Millions of children worldwide, from all socioeconomic backgrounds and across all ages, religions, and cultures, suffer from violence, exploitation, and abuse every day. And millions more are at risk. It goes without saying that all children should be protected. Yet, looking back at the last century, have we created a more just world for children?
Join the Graduate School of Social Service (GSS) in March—Social Work Month—as we host a lecture devoted to these important topics. These experiences do not only impact a child’s day-to-day life but all of our futures. Shirley Gatenio Gabel, Ph.D., the recently appointed Mary Ann Quaranta Chair for Social Justice for Children at GSS, will discuss how our sense of justice for children has changed over the years. She will further explore the future expectations for justice we are creating for children. All attendees are invited to stay after the lecture to share their thoughts and ideas during a networking reception.
About Shirley Gatenio Gabel
Shirley Gatenio Gabel, Ph.D., is a professor at Fordham University’s Graduate School of Social Service (GSS). Gatenio Gabel also recently assumed the position of the Mary Ann Quaranta Chair for Social Justice for Children at GSS. Gatenio Gabel’s research focuses on human rights and social policies, particularly those affecting children. Prior to joining academia, Gatenio Gabel worked on children’s issues as a caseworker, policy and legislative analyst, lobbyist, and community organizer in both public and private organizations. She has served as a consultant to UNICEF, UNESCO, and UN member countries on child poverty, advocacy strategies, and social protection in developing countries, and she represents the International Association of Schools of Social Work at the United Nations. She has been awarded two Fulbrights (to Bulgaria and Argentina). She serves on the board of CSWE’s Katherine A. Kendall Institute and is a member of the International Network on Leave Policies and Research. She is the editor of a book series on rights-based approaches to social work practice, authored A Rights-Based Approach to Social Policy Analysis, and is the co-founder/co-editor of the new Journal on Human Rights and Social Work.
Please join us for this thought-provoking and vital lecture by an expert in her field. We look forward to seeing you.