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Ann Skelton is Professor Children's Rights in a Sustainable World at Leiden University

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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

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

A child rights-based approach to adolescents’ sexuality

A holistic child rights perspective is crucial to prevent criminalisation and undue state-sanctioned restrictions on adolescents’ sexual exploration both online and offline.

Ann Skelton and Sabine Katharina Witting • February 22, 2024