The theme for CSME 2023 is Protecting our children in an International community.

The leadership team behind the annual Child Safeguarding Conference Middle East believes that although child welfare agencies have a specific role to play in supporting children who have been abused, the responsibility for children's well-being is that of the collective society.

We believe that all community members have a duty of care towards the children they come into contact with or who use their services and products. This includes people who work in hotels, restaurants, children's play areas, and entertainment venues such as movie theatres or activity clubs such as martial arts or horse-riding clubs work together.

We envision a regional, and even global, society in which families, neighbourhoods, communities, and all private and public organisations work together to protect children and children's rights.

We believe that prevention is better than cure. Child safeguarding prevents abuse from happening. 

The Child Safeguarding Conference Middle East May 2023 will bring together distinguished speakers, subject matter experts, thought leaders, influencers, and delegates from the Middle East region to share ideas and engage in vibrant, meaningful discussions