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Children: how discrimination against children plays out in law
Some acts are only considered criminal if they are committed by someone aged under 18. This doesn’t just include things such as drinking alcohol. In some US states, for example, it is illegal for children...Read more![BRITAIN-EU-POLITICS-BREXIT-COURT](https://www.childinthecity.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/EU-flag-child-GettyImages-128x128.jpg)
European Union – policies for child participation in political and democratic life
Article 24 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union states: “Children(…) may express their views freely. Such views shall be taken into consideration on matters which concern them in accordance with their...Read more![Refugee Rights Protest at Broadmeadows, Melbourne](https://www.childinthecity.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/refugee-baloons-128x128.jpg)
More children are having to migrate because of climate change: Here are 9 principles the UN proposes for protecting them
In May 2002, Kofi Annan, the late Secretary-General of the United Nations, presided over the first General Assembly special session on children, insisting that the UN discuss the ‘future we’re preparing with them, not for...Read more![AIchildren](https://www.childinthecity.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/AIchildren-128x128.jpeg)
Examining artificial intelligence technologies through the lens of children’s rights
Researchers, policymakers and industry should involve children and their caregivers when designing new policies and initiatives dealing with artificial intelligence (AI)-based technologies. That’s the overriding recommendation of a report by the European Commission on Artificial...Read more![canadian-flag-1229484_1920](https://www.childinthecity.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/canadian-flag-1229484_1920-128x128.jpg)
Are the kids alright? Why Canada must urgently step up to ensure children’s rights
The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child recently issued its long-awaited concluding observations on Canada’s compliance with international human rights law regarding children.Read more![Refugee Rights Protest at Broadmeadows, Melbourne](https://www.childinthecity.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/refugee-baloons-128x128.jpg)
Council of Europe adopts conclusions on the rights of the child
A particular focus on the protection of children’s rights in a crisis or emergency situation is at the heart of the Council of Europe’s adoption of its conclusions on the EU strategy on the rights...Read more![Screenshot 2022-05-19 at 10.36.06](https://www.childinthecity.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screenshot-2022-05-19-at-10.36.06-128x128.png)
‘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![_DSC7108_landscape](https://www.childinthecity.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/UN0584692-128x128.jpg)
UNICEF’s new Executive Director gets to work
Catherine Russell is the new Executive Director of UNICEF, and the fourth woman to lead the global children’s charity in its 75-year history.Read more![Manchester children in fountains](https://www.childinthecity.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Manchester-children-in-fountains-128x128.jpg)
‘Transformative’ campaign to help children and young people in Manchester
A year-long campaign will be the springboard to transforming the lives of youngsters in Manchester and propel it towards achieving Child-Friendly City status.Read more![BRITAIN-EU-POLITICS-BREXIT-COURT](https://www.childinthecity.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/EU-flag-child-GettyImages-128x128.jpg)
UNICEF: ’75 years of engagement in and with Europe, but no time to celebrate’
‘Bold and effective commitment to children’s rights are more important than ever before in the EU, and with the EU for the world’, says UNICEF’s deputy executive director, Charlotte Petri Gornitza.Read more![Designing a child friendly storestront, out on the sidewalk. The urban landscape is the best classroom!](https://www.childinthecity.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Designing-a-child-friendly-storestront-out-on-the-sidewalk.-The-urban-landscape-is-the-best-classroom-128x128.jpg)