Calendar
Here you can find upcoming public events with Child Rights Connect’s Secretariat involvement. In addition, you can find updated information on the sessions and pre-sessions of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.
81st Session
Pre-session (08.10.2018-12.10.2018): Botswana (CRC), Cabo Verde (CRC), Côte d’Ivoire (CRC), Malta (CRC), Poland (LOIPR), Singapore (CRC), Sri Lanka (OPSC), Tonga (CRC) Session (13.05.2019 - 31.05.2019): Botswana (CRC), Cabo Verde (CRC), Côte d’Ivoire (CRC), Malta (CRC), Singapore (CRC), Sri Lanka (OPSC), Tonga (CRC)
Strategic litigation before the UN: a tool for social and legal change
Join us, in person or online, for a Presentation by partners Litigating cases of Girls victims of Sexual Violence and Forced Pregnancies at the UN treaty bodies, including the CRC Global Planned Parenthood and the Center for Reproductive Rights together with in-country partners, will be presenting cases being submitted to the UN treaty bodies, including the Committee on the Rights of the Child involving girls victims of sexual violence who were forced to carry their pregnancies to term in several Latin American countries. The case brought before the CRC will be the first time the Committee will have to pronounce itself through an individual communication on the [...]
The Human Rights of Children in Practice – Too serious to be left only to the goodwill of adults
La Pastorale, Centre d'Accueil de la Genève Internationale (CAGI) , SwitzerlandAn event in the context of the 30th anniversary of the CRC is being organised by the University of Geneva as part of their Summer Schools programme, in partnership with Child Rights Connect, 30 ans de droits de l’enfant and the Centre Interfacultaire en droits de l’enfant! Konstantinos, a child [...]
The International Journal of Children’s Rights UNCRC 30th Anniversary Conference
Thirty Years of Children's Rights Scholarship: Taking Stock and Thinking Ahead This conference will provide an opportunity for children's rights scholars from across the globe to reflect on developments in children's rights scholarship since the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. It will cover a range of issues, including juvenile justice, education, family relationships, child participation, health and well-being, poverty and immigration. Discussions will be informed by a series of short reviews by leading and up-and-coming scholars from across the world who will reflect on key theoretical, empirical and methodological contributions to children's rights research over the past three decades. This will help to reveal gaps in knowledge and identify opportunities and priorities for further scholarship. Our Programme Manager Ilaria Paolazzi will be participating. Day 1 Thursday 20th June Chair: Kirsten Sandberg 11.00-11.10 Introductions Laura Lundy and Helen Stalford 11.15-12.00 Children’s Rights Theory Karl Hanson (University of Geneva) [...]
Access to remedy for children victims and survivors of trafficking
This event is cosponsored by the Permanent Missions of The Philippines, Austria, Australia, Brazil, Hungary, Peru, Croatia, Germany as well as Caritas Internationalis, the CRC Committee, Child Rights Connect, ECPAT International and UNICEF. Program Opening remarks: Ambassador Evan P. Garcia, Philippine Permanent Representative to the UN and other International Organization in Geneva Panel discussion with: Maria Grazia Giammarinaro (UN Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons especially women and children) Mikiko Otani [...]
CRC 30th anniversary – Time for Transformative Action
Palais des Nations (Room IX) Geneva, SwitzerlandProgramme Video, children's views on the UNCRC Presentation of the findings of the Global Child Rights Progress Report, by Delphine Moralis, secretary General, Terre des Hommes on behalf on Joining Forces: Child Rights Now! Alliance Dialogue between children and government representatives from Romania and Zambia (tbc) Commentary by Dr. Philip [...]
82nd session
Pre-session (04.02.2019 - 08.02.2019): Australia (CRC), Bosnia and Herzegovina (CRC), Georgia (OPAC, OPSC), Luxembourg (LOIPR), Mozambique (CRC), Panama (OPAC), Portugal (CRC), Republic of Korea (CRC) Session (09.09.2019 - 27.09.2019): Australia (CRC), Bosnia and Herzegovina (CRC), Georgia (OPAC, OPSC), Mozambique (CRC), Panama (OPAC), Portugal (CRC), Republic of Korea (CRC)
Committee on the Rights of the Child: 30 years of children’s rights – Where we are and where we want to be
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandOn Monday 16 September 2019 the CRC Committee celebrates the 30th anniversary through: The launch of the exhibition at 1:30pm which displays the pledges made by States with respect to children’s rights, as well as national initiatives, from 16 to 27 September 2019. The public event 30 years of children’s rights [...]
Exhibition: When children defend their rights
Salle d’exposition de l’Université 66 boulevard Carl Vogt, Geneva, SwitzerlandEN / FR When children defend their rights Exhibition "Children reporters. 1, 2, 3 ... let's talk about our rights! " On November 20, 1989, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Thirty years later, the Republic and Canton of Geneva has [...]
UN General Assembly high-level commemorative event
UN headquarters, NY New York, United StatesThe United Nations General Assembly decides to convene a high-level commemorative event to mark the thirtieth anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child during the high-level week of the seventy-fourth session of the General Assembly, on 25 September 2019, from 8.30 to 9.30 a.m. [...]
Promoting a Safe and Empowering Environment for All Children and Youth
Palais des Nations (Room XXII) Geneva, SwitzerlandHuman Rights Council 42nd session side event on "Promoting a Safe and Empowering Environment for All Children and Youth"! We are happy to share with you the Flyer to the side event on "Promoting a Safe and Empowering Environment for All Children and Youth - Best practices for child and [...]
The rights of the child: a lever for the quality of child protection support
On the occasion of the CRC 30th anniversary, SOS Children's Villages France is organizing a round table titled : "Qualité de l'accompagnement en protection de l'enfance: les Droits de l'enfant comme levier", during which French and international decision-makers and stakeholders will discuss the need to put the commitments made by [...]
84th pre-session
Afghanistan (CRC), Cambodia (CRC), Cyprus (CRC), Czech Republic (CRC), Eswatini (CRC), Netherlands (LOIPR), Switzerland (LOIPR), Tunisia (CRC)
Side event on adolescent girls’ rights – CEDAW 40th and CRC 30th anniversaries!
Palais des Nations, Room XXVII , SwitzerlandOn 25 October you are invited to the side event "Paving the way for adolescent girls’ rights". This is organized by Plan International in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of Uruguay to the UN in Geneva, the CEDAW and CRC Committees, and co-sponsored by Child Rights Conenect, among others. You [...]
30 years on from the Child Rights Convention: where are we on street children’s rights?
Baker Mckenzie Office, London 100 New Bridge St, London, England, SpainConsortium for Street Children is organizing a conference titled "30 years on from the Child Rights Convention: where are we on street children's rights?". This conference will be held at Baker Mckenzie Office in London on the 11th November 2019 from 9am-6pm. 30 years on from the Child Rights [...]
Defence for Children International: 3 side-events
Defence for Children International in holding 3 side-events in November to celebrate both its 40th anniversary and the 30th Anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. 1) Children’s Rights Award: “Hear my Story, know my rights” Defence for Children International (DCI) is a leading child rights-focused grassroots [...]
30th Anniversary: Commemorative conference in Geneva
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandUPDATE: Check the videos! A three-day commemorative conference is organized at the Palais des Nations on 18 to 20 November by the Association 30 ans de Droits de l'Enfant with key partners. Child Rights Connect is actively involved in the organization of the conference as well as in the facilitation [...]
Children Are Standing Up for Their Rights. What Will You Do?
UNICEF will advocate for action on child rights throughout 2019 at the global, regional and national level - culminating on the commemorative day on 20th November - World Children’s Day. UNICEF offices are engaging with national and local governments and partners to organize special events and mobilize actions for and with [...]
Save the Children: activities at various levels
Save the Children is celebrating its centenary in 2019 and will engage in activities at various levels to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Convention, notably supporting a call for renewed commitments to the Convention and the SDG commitment to leave no one behind. As part of their plans, they will [...]
Mission 89: raising public awareness and understanding of the trafficking of children
Mission 89, a Geneva-based organisation that aims to mitigate child trafficking in sports through research, education and advocacy, is planning an awareness-raising campaign in Geneva on combating the trafficking of children in sports. As part of its 30th anniversary activities, it is organizing a photo exhibition, a youth forum with [...]