New evidence from US on how toxic fumes are killing the children
A new study in the US provides further compelling evidence of how air pollution is silently but surely killing and damaging the health of children in huge numbers across the globe.Read more
Child in the City World Conference – get your ‘early bird’ ticket before 31 July
Preperations are well underway for our flagship event for 2022 – the 10th Child in the City World Conference in Dublin in October.Read more
How children and young people in Leeds have led the city’s future plans
A ‘wish list’ by children and young people in Leeds on how they see their home city develop shows how policymakers can meaningfully involve the next generation.Read more
Lessons from Brazil: Youngsters can benefit from ‘naturalised parks’ in cities
Brazilian cities’ experiences of creating naturalised parks – which bring major benefits for children – are the inspiration behind a new book. The Alana Institute, in partnership with the Bernard van Leer Foundation’s Urban95 Brazil project,...Read moreChild in the City World Conference – Making Connections for our children’s future
After the success of our recent international seminar in Portugal, attentions now turn now to our flagship event for 2022 – the 10th Child in the City World Conference in Dublin this October.Read more
‘I cannot tell you how glad I am that we are all united here today’ – Cascais 2022
The Portugese city of Cascais has finally been able to roll out the red carpet for Child in the City International Seminar 2022.Read more
It’s almost time….Child in the City International Seminar Cascais 2022
In just a few days we’ll be welcoming you to the Portuguese city of Cascais, to debate, learn and share with each other ideas for ensuring children’s rights are part of the mainstream.Read more
African cities can do more to protect children from climate change
Six in 10 people will be living in cities by 2030. This is concerning. Cities are responsible for over 70 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Yet cities can also do a lot to...Read more
Child in the City International Seminar 2022 – Introducing…keynote speaker Regula Flisch
As we prepare to host next month’s Child in the City International Seminar, child rights experts from across the world are also getting ready to join us and share their knowledge with all of you....Read more
Cascais in 2022 – a city through the eyes of a child
Cascais, the host city for our upcoming International Seminar, is spreading the word about its child-friendly infrastructure – through the eyes of a child. I am the size of what I see is a new video...Read more
Explore child-friendly Cascais at our International Seminar
Have you already registered for the upcoming Child in the City International Seminar? Don’t miss this opportunity to join some fascinating field trips across throughout the Portugese city of Cascais to see for yourself a collection...Read more
Join our international workshops at the Child in the City Seminar
Since the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989, local governments around the world have been striving to implement child-friendly policies in their cities. As important actors, children and youth...Read more
Child in the City International Seminar – last call for ‘early bird’ price
There is just one day left for you to take advantage of our ‘early bird offer’ to join us for the Child in the City International Seminar.Read more
Book your place at the Child in the City International Seminar
There are just a few days left for you to take advantage of our ‘early bird offer’ to join us for the Child in the City International Seminar.Read more