2022 in review: New spaces opened for children to voice their views, engage adults, and act for what they believe in
Historic exclusion of children in decision-making and persistent pushback on child participation Children have historically been excluded from discussions and decision-making at all levels, including from international policy debates on matters that directly affect them. [...]
Advocating for children’s rights at the core of the Global Digital Compact!
In 18 months, leaders from around the world will gather to sign a “Pact for the Future” and commit to a new vision to address emerging challenges, including those posed by new technologies. As part [...]
The child rights movement is undermined by restrictions and attacks, we raised at the CRC 93 session
At the opening of the 93rd CRC session, Child Rights Connect delivered a statement on behalf of its network: Distinguished members of the Committee, representatives of UN agencies, ladies and gentlemen, I take this opportunity [...]
Changing the Narrative: Promoting positive change with children around 40 years of civil society advocacy in Geneva
About the Conference *Check out our web story ! 2023 marks the 40th anniversary of Child Rights Connect, celebrating 40 years [...]
The High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism is calling for a UN wide strategy to implement children’s rights!
In the Our Common Agenda, under the key proposal to “Upgrade the United Nations”, the UN Secretary-General decided to establish a High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism (HLAB) to identify concrete recommendations ahead of the [...]
First children’s panel at the Annual Day of the Rights of the Child on the digital environment!
The 2023 HRC Annual Day on the Rights of the Child had the highest number of child participants in the history of this event ensuring that discussions on the digital world include children’s views and [...]