At the end of March 2026, Child Rights Connect has published a new survey report exploring the digital experiences and protection needs of child human rights defenders (CHRDs). Based on responses from 139 children across 20 countries, the report reveals that while the vast majority of young activists are using online platforms to [...]
On 28 March, the next child-led regional consultation was organized to inform children about the development of the CRC Optional Protocol on free pre-primary and secondary education, bringing together participants from European countries. Moderated by child advisors and delegates, the session featured presentations and an interactive discussion exploring key questions [...]
Child Rights Connect has published a new survey report exploring the digital experiences and protection needs of child human rights defenders (CHRDs). Based on responses from 139 children across 20 countries, the report reveals that while the vast majority of young activists are using online platforms to advocate for human [...]
On 10 March 2026, Child Rights Connect and its member organisations hosted the child-led side event “Our Rights in War,” creating a dedicated space for children and young people to share their experiences of conflict and to deliver concrete recommendations for States. The event brought together more than 120 participants, both online and in [...]
On 9 March 2026, during the Annual Day on the Rights of the Child at the 61st session of the Human Rights Council, Sarah, one of the Child Advisors, delivered a statement via video message on behalf of the Children’s Advisory Team (CAT). Sarah drew attention to the absence of [...]
On 28 February 2026, two child-led regional consultations were organized to inform children about the development of the CRC Optional Protocol on free preprimary and secondary education. The first session brought together children from Canada, Brazil, and several Latin American countries, with interpretation provided between Spanish, Portuguese, and English. The [...]
Organised by Child Rights Connect and the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict (WG on CAAC), the December 2025 consultation brought together children from different regions to share their perspectives on this important theme. The main news story about the consultation is available here. We are pleased to inform you [...]
2026 Edition of the Human Rights Council’s Annual Day on the Rights of the Child to Take Place on 9 March in Geneva 2026 Edition of the Human Rights Council’s Annual Day on the Rights of the Child to Take Place on 9 March in Geneva On 9 March 2026, [...]
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 16 December 2025, a child-led regional consultation was held to inform children about the development of the CRC Optional Protocol on free pre-primary and secondary education. Moderated by Layan and Denis, with CAT members Lana and Karen alongside Roberto and Morison, the session explored critical questions on education and [...]
