Our Mission: The realisation of Children’s Rights through the United Nations human rights system.
We are an independent, non-profit network made up of 119 national, regional and international organisations.
Through our members we reach out to every country on the planet. Our shared aim is to ensure that all children can fully enjoy their rights, as defined by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC).
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What We Do
We work to advance the sustained protection, promotion and fulfillment of children’s rights across the world, as set out in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. We do this in direct collaboration with children human rights defenders, including children themselves, using UN human rights mechanisms to ensure positive long-term impact at every level.
Working Groups
Working groups amplify the discussion on their specific theme at and through the UN, and work to ensure implementation on the ground. Almost half of Child Rights Connect member organisations are working together in the different thematic working groups.
Working Group on Children and the Right to Education
The Working Group on Children and Violence aims to promote action that will prompt violence prevention strategies and protect children who are vulnerable.
Children’s Rights and the Environment
The Working Group on environment aims to promote children’s right to a healthy and sustainable environment.
Children of Incarcerated Parents
Children of incarcerated parents are the forgotten victims of imprisonment. When a mother or father goes to prison, their children are affected, often adversely.
Children and Violence
The Working Group on Children and Violence aims to promote action that will prompt violence prevention strategies and protect children who are vulnerable.
Children and Armed Conflict
A Focus Group on Children and Armed Conflict was established in February 2013 and officially became the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict in March 2016.
Child Participation
The WG on child participation aims to provide strategic advice and support to the CRCnct Network and partners on children and young people’s participation by harnessing the strong, collective, and influential voice of the Network in empowering children to exercise their rights to participate under the UNCRC.