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
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
