Undocumented children in limbo Imagine growing up where you can be fined for playing in the hallway, are moved around all the time, and friends disappear without warning: this is the reality for children in 'gezinslocaties'. Elias Tissandier-Nasom, Laura Cleton, Elina Jonitz and Nour Hjeij • January 14, 2026
Beijing Rules: from standards to rights Forty years ago, the Beijing Rules reshaped juvenile justice. This blog explores how they framed it in terms of children’s rights, and why this anniversary matters. Ton Liefaard and Laura Marchetti • November 27, 2025
Children: peace, equality & dignity On World Children’s Day, in a world marked by fragility and fragmentation, we are reminded that peace, equality and human dignity cannot be fulfilled without the realisation of children’s rights. Ton Liefaard and Rehana Dole • November 19, 2025
Girls leading change The International Day of the Girl Child highlights the importance of empowering girls across the globe. Today, girls themselves are at the forefront of change. Ann Skelton and Sayeh Mohammadi • October 09, 2025
The missing children in the ICJ climate change Advisory Opinion The Advisory Opinion recognises climate change as a human rights issue but overlooks children – despite their advocacy and existing jurisprudence. A missed opportunity for those who will inherit today’s inaction. Ann Skelton and Ruhama Yilma Abebe • August 15, 2025
NATO: protecting children from war starts with the arms trade Modern warfare has inflicted unprecedented suffering upon children across the world. NATO’s role and responsibilities towards children of war requires immediate attention. Ann Skelton and Ton Liefaard • June 18, 2025
The return of Ukraine's stolen children Nearly 20,000 children have been abducted from Ukraine since the Russian invasion. As peace talks emerge, our gaze must return to these children and the gross violations of their rights. Ton Liefaard • December 09, 2024
35 years of children's rights: time for renewed commitment How has the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child shaped children’s rights over the last 35 years and what still needs to be done in the face of the current global challenges? Ton Liefaard and Ann Skelton • November 20, 2024
Reimagining alternative childcare in Haiti Thinking about volunteering for an orphanage in Haiti? Make sure you think it through, as volunteers can inadvertently perpetuate the suffering they hope to alleviate. Instead, the country needs systemic change. Matheus Mendes • May 24, 2024
