Children’s Advisory Team Contributes to Draft General Comment No. 27 on Access to Justice
On 1 July 2025, members of the Children’s Advisory Team (CAT) took part in consultations on the draft General Comment No. 27 (GC27), which focuses on children’s rights to access to justice and effective remedies. [...]
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 [...]
CAT Bureau Presents Annual Update to the General Assembly of Child Rights Connect
On 17 June 2025, Layan, Tahera, and Denis, members of the Children’s Advisory Team (CAT) Bureau, successfully presented the team’s report to the General Assembly of Child Rights Connect. Their presentation highlighted key activities, achievements, [...]
CAT Submits Input to OHCHR on the Right to Education
On 11 June 2025, the Children’s Advisory Team (CAT) submitted a report to the call of High Commissioner for Human Rights for input to the Open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group on a possible optional protocol to [...]
CSOs statement: Urgent support needed for the UN Human Rights Treaty Bodies
On the Occasion of the 37th meeting of the Chairpersons of Human Rights Treaty Bodies, the NGO Network on UN Treaty Bodies (TB-Net) of which Child Rights Connect is a member, issued a public statement [...]
Child Rights Connect is the new host of the How to Child Rights (HTCR) series!
HOW TO CHILD RIGHTS is a platform that facilitates co-creation and peer learning on child rights in practice. It offers a series of practical, high quality, tried and tested tools, guidance and case studies and peer [...]