Children Take Centre Stage at the Human Rights Council to Advance Action on Children in Armed Conflicts
At the 61st session of the Human Rights Council, children’s rights in armed conflict took centre stage during the Annual Day on the Rights of the Child (ADRC), held on 9 March 2026. Building on this key moment, a large delegation of children from conflict [...]
Landmark resolution advances children’s right to a healthy environment
The consideration of children’s rights has been historically absent from environmental or climate-related policies, laws, and action, due to weak political will and a general lack of awareness of the many links between child rights and a safe and healthy environment. However, at the September [...]
Report on Digital Protection of Child Human Rights Defenders is published!
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 [...]
Child-led European Regional Consultation, Moderated by the CAT
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 [...]
New report: Digital protection of Child Human Rights Defenders
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 [...]
Our Rights in War: A Child-Led Event by Children and CAT
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 [...]
Annual Day on the Rights of the Child 2026: Statement Delivered by CAT
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 [...]
Child-Led Canada & Latin America Regional Consultation, Moderated by CAT
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 [...]