Policy Briefing Paper on Fatherhood

You are invited to the launch of ‘Understanding Fatherhood in the 21st Century’ - a Policy Briefing Paper which draws together local and international research on fatherhood.  This will take place on Monday 19th November 2012, in Farset International, 466 Springfield Road, Belfast, from 11.30am - 12.30pm.  The report was commissioned by the Man Matters project, and was written by Dr Maria Lohan and Colin Shaw from Queen's University Belfast.  This paper presents the challenges facing fathers, and highlights the obstacles to their full involvement in children's lives.  It makes a series of recommendations for public policy and practice - which are needed to support the changing role of fathers in the 21st Century.  The report will be introduced by Dr Lohan, and there will be feedback from Liam Hannaway (Vice Chairperson of the Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership).  There will also be a question-and-answer session.  Each attendee will be given a copy of the report - which will be made available on the Man Matter's website shortly after the event.  To attend the launch, book online at: www.wea-ni.com/seminar  or contact Michael Glover at Tel: 02890 329718 / Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.