2024 in review: Successful advocacy to advance children’s civil and political rights amid pushback
In 2024, the global normative pushback against children’s rights—particularly around gender and civil and political rights—intensified. In response, Child Rights Connect put increased efforts to advance understanding and protection of children’s civil and political rights at [...]
Denis’s participation in a side event at the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council
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' [...]
New taskforce report: Making Early Childhood Development a Global Priority
Child Rights Connect taskforce on inclusive social protection has released a new report calling for Early Childhood Development to be explicitly reaffirmed as a global political priority, essential for every child’s survival and well-being, especially [...]
On the right to health and physical shape
Ten million thousand years ago, some chimpanzee found himself in the need to stand on his own feet, just so he could have a small chance of surviving to the possible predators around. This event [...]
2024 in review: Anchoring our Strategic Vision for Promoting and Protecting the Rights of Child Human Rights Defenders as a global movement at the United Nations
In 2024, Child Rights Connect made significant strides in advancing its strategic goal to strengthen the rights, empowerment, and protection of CHRDs together with CHRDs themselves — achieving tangible impact through a wide range of [...]
2024 in review: Our critical support to ensure a meaningful engagement of civil society with the CRC Committee, amidst the UN liquidity crisis
In 2024, children's rights globally have been severely impacted by escalating challenges, making it one of the most difficult years for children worldwide. The ongoing armed conflicts have intensified, resulting in the tragic loss of [...]