Communicating your youth work: Data protection, safeguarding and increasing visibility
In this webinar, we have three experts sharing their knowledge with you, to grow your confidence and help you increase the visibility of the work you do with young people in Protected Areas.
EUROPARC Webinar: Communicating your youth work: Data protection, safeguarding and increasing visibility
- 06.03, from 14:30 – 16:00 CET
- Attendance is free, but registration is necessary
Showcasing the importance of involving young people in Protected Areas is crucial to influence perceptions of decision-makers, local communities and colleagues. In this webinar, we have three experts sharing their knowledge with you, to grow your confidence and help you increase the visibility of the work you do with young people in Protected Areas through school visits, family days, the Junior Ranger and Youth+ Programmes, in a safe and compliant way.
Our first speaker, Ilaria Pizzini, a compliance expert from Italy, introduced us to the data protection regulations. She covered the basics considering minors and share some practical examples which Protected Areas might encounter in their daily work.
Youth and Data Protection_Ilaria Pizzini.
Our second speaker, Lou Willis-Keeler, is the CEO of Psych-Logical LTD, a consultancy advising organisations in the UK on how to work with young people. Lou shared the frameworks and checklists to creating a safe space in person and online. If you have further questions or would like assistance for any events, do reach out to her directly for a consultation.
Creating safe spaces for all_EUROPARC_Lou Willis-Keeler
Our last speaker, Franciska Maarse is a communications officer from IVN Natuureducatie in the Netherlands. She shared many tips and tricks she had learnt about communicating stories about young people as well as reaching out to young people.
Communication Youth Projects – EUROPARC webinar_Franciska Maarse
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About the speakers
Ilaria Pizzini, Data Compliance Expert
Ilaria has worked for many international organisations and industries, i.e. Coop (Modern Retailing), Xerox, Datamat, Digital Equipment (Information Technology), and in particular in UNICEF Italian NatCom where she managed the transition from Italian privacy regulations to the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) from the perspective of processes, systems, procedures and documentation. She holds a Masters degree from LUISS Business School in Governance in Privacy, is a qualified Data Protection Officer with much experience in both human resources and complaince (including, data protection, safety and security etc.).
Lou Willis-Keeler, CEO of Psych-Logical LTD
Lou is a specialist safeguarding and behavioural change consultant, working in the informal education sector. With over 20 years practice based experience and a Masters Degree from Durham University in Community and Youth Work, Lou works with organisations to help them create safe spaces for teaching and learning, improving engagement and increasing impact.
Franciska Maarse, Communications Officer, IVN Natuureducatie
Franciska is the communications officer of IVN Natuureducatie, a non-profit nature education organisation based in Amsterdam. She focusses on communication around youth programs of all ages and has a background in sustainable behavior change and psychology. Her passions include writing, designing, storytelling (and when out of the office; singing).
