Sri Lanka on track to have its first United Nations Child-Friendly City
A landmark agreement has been signed for Batticaloa to become Sri Lanka’s first formal United Nations-backed child-friendly city. Read more
Children take charge for European gathering on child rights
Children will be taking centre stage at a major European annual event aimed at promoting and protecting their rights.Read more
Reclaiming the streets of Barcelona
Every morning, Norma Nebot used to rush her children into the car for the stressful school run on roads clogged with traffic and pollution. Although it was only a short journey, the cars speeding along...Read more
How do we create child-friendly cities in Saudi Arabia?
Progress is being made on building child-friendly cities in Saudi Arabia after a meeting chaired by Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Sultan, head of the Northern Borders Region.Read more
Streets of Lima become a meeting place for early childhood
Ambitious plans are being drawn up for the introduction of more child-friendly public spaces in Peru’s capital, Lima.Read more
Designing Streets for Kids guide will be ‘global benchmark’ for change
A major new design initiative aims to establish a global baseline for planning urban streets with the needs of children as number one priority.Read more
Inside the city run by children
Every two summers since the 1970s, a ‘mini city’ pops up in Munich, Germany. It resembles any other city – except that it is run entirely by children. Whether it’s taking on key government roles, running...Read more
Public places through kids’ eyes – what do they value?
Children are too rarely asked their perspectives on public spaces. Traditionally, adults make choices for children, particularly about how they live and play.Read more
Beyond the rainbows: the missing voices of children and young people in this pandemic
Children and young people’s lives have changed beyond recognition. Not only have schools and universities closed, but fundamental life events and experiences have been missed. They have made these sacrifices without revolt or complaint –...Read more
Vancouver’s youth urged to help shape the city’s future
How do you map out a city’s future? For decision-makers in Vancouver, it could turn out to be as easy as child’s play.Read moreYoung Planners Vancouver DRAFT
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New cities for Urban95 in Brazil
The Bernard van Leer Foundation has partnered with Brazil’s Sustainable Cities Institute to extend the country’s Urban95 network by a further 11 cities.Read more
Eurochild: Investing in children is ‘extremely valuable’
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Children’s Commissioner warning over coronavirus ‘lost generation’ of vulnerable teens
Anne Longfield, England’s Children’s Commissioner, says the far-reaching effects coronavirus could see a ‘lost generation’ of vulnerable teenagers falling through gaps in the school and care systems.Read more