Unique platform on the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a Communications Procedure (OPIC)
In line with the celebrations of the 30th anniversary of the UNCRC and the 5th anniversary since the entry into force of the OPIC, we are very happy to share with you our just created minisite gathering all the relevant information on the Optional Protocol. [...]
Our statement at the 82nd CRC session opening
During the opening of the 82nd session, Child Rights Connect delivered a statement on behalf of its network. We drew the attention of the audience to different initiatives: 1. The publication of our comprehensive study on the global status of CRC reporting which outlines trends, [...]
CHRDs, UN and civil society experts agree on a roadmap to move forward the 2018 DGD outcome recommendations!
Following the release of the 2018 Day of General Discussion (DGD) outcome report on Protecting and Empowering Children as Human Rights Defenders, a group of experts meet in June to discuss how to follow up on and join efforts to implement the recommendations included in the report. [...]
UNICEF-Child Rights Connect child-friendly CRC is now available!
After lots of hard work by the global Children’s Advisory Team set up by Child Rights Connect to jointly develop with UNICEF the official child-friendly Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), we are delighted to share with you some of the final materials! [...]
Towards a better implementation of the UNCRC through its Third Optional Protocol on a Communications Procedure
Access to justice is essential for children to be able to exercise and claim their human rights. Without accountability any of the rights provided by the CRC would lose meaning. The entry into force of the Third Optional Protocol on a Communications Procedure (OPIC) in [...]
Civil society space, children and young people on the Human Rights Council’s agenda
Last week Child Rights Connect was invited to participate in a breakfast seminar with States and civil society organized by the Permanente Mission of Ireland. The seminar was an opportunity to examine recent experiences attempting to improve child and youth engagement at the UN Human [...]
UN report on child rights & SDGs includes children’s views
The report of the UN office for human rights (OHCHR) on child rights and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development is out and includes, for the first time, a section presenting children’s views. This is the result of a global consultation [...]