From 1-3 September 2025, the first session of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) was held in Geneva to explore the possibility of a new Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. This new instrument would focus on the rights to early childhood education, free pre-primary education, and free [...]
On 9 September, an online webinar titled Advancing Children’s Right to a Healthy Environment was held to launch new guidance on General Comment No. 26 (GC26). The event was part of the How To Child Rights series and organized by Child Rights Connect’s WG on Child Rights and the Environment, CERI, Terre des Hommes, and Save the Children. As part of the launch, Denis [...]
From 1-3 September 2025, the first session of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) was held in Geneva to explore the possibility of a new Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. This new instrument would focus on the rights to early childhood education, free pre-primary education, and free [...]
Updates on “The Now and the Future” project! Successful workshop in Brazil! Child Rights Connect (CRCnct) was in Brazil in July to implement the project "The Now and the Future: Advancing the Rights, Empowerment and Protection of Child Human Rights Defenders". The initiative, led by Zsuzsanna Rutai, the Child [...]
For the first time, children from Latin America appeared before the IACHR to share their experiences about the threats, persecution, criminalisation and violence they face for protecting the environment and raising awareness of climate change. They demanded to be recognised for what they already are: human rights defenders. During a [...]
On 10 July 2024, the Human Rights Council decided to create a special group to explore a new Optional Protocol, attached to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, that would make education more accessible for children. This new instrument aims to ensure that all children can attend at least one year pre-primary and secondary school [...]
Denis, a child advisor at Child Rights Connect, participated in a side event at the 59th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, which focused on 'Children's Voices on Free Pre-Primary and Secondary Education' and took place on Friday, 20 June. It was organised by the Permanent Mission of [...]
On 1 July 2025, members of the Children’s Advisory Team (CAT) took part in consultations on the draft General Comment No. 27 (GC27), which focuses on children’s rights to access to justice and effective remedies. These consultations are part of a broader effort led by the UN Committee on the [...]
On 17 June 2025, Layan, Tahera, and Denis, members of the Children’s Advisory Team (CAT) Bureau, successfully presented the team’s report to the General Assembly of Child Rights Connect. Their presentation highlighted key activities, achievements, and milestones from the past year, showcasing the impact of child-led advocacy, peer engagement and [...]
On 11 June 2025, the Children’s Advisory Team (CAT) submitted a report to the call of High Commissioner for Human Rights for input to the Open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group on a possible optional protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The CAT conducted surveys around the globe [...]
