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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 [...]

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 [...]