Karina Padilla

Karina Padilla is a highly accomplished individual holding a PhD in Social Policy. She possesses a proven track record of successfully leading multidisciplinary teams in designing, implementing, and evaluating programs, policies, and research initiatives aimed at enhancing the well-being of vulnerable populations. Karina's expertise primarily lies in childhood rights, with a specific focus on early childhood development, child protection, and the unique challenges faced by children living in precarious conditions, including those affected by climate change and natural disasters.

As an esteemed international consultant, Karina has made significant contributions in these areas, advocating for the rights of marginalized communities and empowering them to foster more equitable and sustainable societies. Her unwavering passion for creating positive change and her commitment to ensuring the rights and well-being of all individuals serve as driving forces behind her impactful work.

Recent Publications

Sanson, A., Padilla, K. & Van Hoorn. (2022). Impact of the Climate Crisis on Children's Social Development. In. Smith, P & Hart, C. The Wiley‐Blackwell Handbook of Childhood Social Development, Chapter 11. p. 206-223.  https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119679028.ch11

Fry, D., Padilla, K., Lu, M.,Germanio, A & Ivantury, S (2021). A Systematic Review on the Nature, Magnitude and Consequences of Violence Against Children and Evaluations of Prevention Programmes in Latin América and the Caribbean since 2015-2020. UNICEF

Fry, D., Padilla, K., Neelankantan, L., & Ivantury, S. (2021). A gendered analysis of child protection (CP) systems responses in COVID-19programming in South Asia. UNICEF.