Global Initiative on Justice With Children

2025: A Year of Action in Child Justice – Register for the 5th World Congress on Justice With Children, Host a Workshop or Join a Satellite Event.

🚨 Reminder: JWC'S Webinar on Preventing and Responding to Violence Affecting Children in Child Justice Systems is happening today! 🚨   Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join us for an insightful session. This is a great chance to learn, engage, and share ideas with experts in the field.   📅 Date: Today ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM CET 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/e75xdvyN   We look forward to seeing you there!

🚨 Reminder: Call for Applications to organise a parallel session at the World Congress JWC in Madrid are open! 🚨 We are accepting applications to organise interactive 60-minute in-person workshops at the 5th World Congress on Justice With Children in Madrid.  Align your session with the World Congress theme: “Advancing Child-Centred Justice: Preventing and Responding to Violence Affecting Children in Child Justice Systems” or choose from these key sub-themes: • Child-centred justice policy reform • Ending child detention • Justice in times of crises • Digital justice procedural safeguards in child justice • Neurodevelopmental science approaches in child justice systems • Community empowerment   🔍 What is a Parallel Session (Workshop)? A workshop is an interactive, collaborative and action-oriented space designed to encourage engaging discussions, practical problem-solving, and knowledge sharing among participants committed to advancing child-centred justice.   💼 Who Can Apply? • Official organisations or experienced independent consultants. • Prior participation in past World Congresses or GIJWC advisory meetings is a plus! • Limit of 4 speakers (including the facilitator), preferably with confirmed attendance.   📅 Deadline to Apply: March 1, 2025 Submit your detailed summary, including objectives, structure, and expected outcomes.   ✅ Important: Accepted applicants must register for the World Congress.   📚 For more details and to apply: • Guidelines: https://lnkd.in/expPDPPE • World Congress Manual: https://lnkd.in/e9zzSt6t   Spots are filling up quickly, do not wait—apply today: https://lnkd.in/expPDPPE

🚨 Reminder: Call for Applications to organise a parallel session at the World Congress JWC in Madrid are open! 🚨 We are accepting applications to organise interactive 60-minute in-person workshops at the 5th World Congress on Justice With Children in Madrid.  Align your session with the World Congress theme: “Advancing Child-Centred Justice: Preventing and Responding to Violence Affecting Children in Child Justice Systems” or choose from these key sub-themes: • Child-centred justice policy reform • Ending child detention • Justice in times of crises • Digital justice procedural safeguards in child justice • Neurodevelopmental science approaches in child justice systems • Community empowerment   🔍 What is a Parallel Session (Workshop)? A workshop is an interactive, collaborative and action-oriented space designed to encourage engaging discussions, practical problem-solving, and knowledge sharing among participants committed to advancing child-centred justice.   💼 Who Can Apply? • Official organisations or experienced independent consultants. • Prior participation in past World Congresses or GIJWC advisory meetings is a plus! • Limit of 4 speakers (including the facilitator), preferably with confirmed attendance.   📅 Deadline to Apply: March 1, 2025 Submit your detailed summary, including objectives, structure, and expected outcomes.   ✅ Important: Accepted applicants must register for the World Congress.   📚 For more details and to apply: • Guidelines: https://lnkd.in/expPDPPE • World Congress Manual: https://lnkd.in/e9zzSt6t   Spots are filling up quickly, do not wait—apply today: https://lnkd.in/expPDPPE

Upcoming Webinar: Preventing and Responding to Violence Affecting Children in Child Justice Systems 📅 Date: Thursday 23 January, 2025 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM CET Length: 55 min   As we prepare for the 5th World Congress on Justice With Children (June 2-4, 2025), join us for a vital discussion on addressing violence affecting children in justice systems. This session will highlight innovative, child-centred approaches to ensure justice systems protect children from all forms of violence.   ✨ Meet Our Esteemed Speakers: • Alexandra Souza Martins – Coordinator, UNODC Global Programme to End Violence Against Children • Biraj Swain – Chief Minister’s Chair Professor, National Law University Odisha • Marta Gil – Deputy Head Justice Programmes, Terre des hommes Lausanne Foundation • Olivia Rope – Executive Director, Penal Reform International • Brian King- World Congress JWC’s Child and Youth Advisory Committee Member • Pablo Espiniella- Senior Special Assistant / Chief of Staff  Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children Moderator: Cédric Foussard – Global Initiative on Justice With Children Coordinator, Terre des hommes Lausanne Foundation   This 55-minute webinar will focus on trauma-informed practices, intersectional vulnerabilities, community-based alternatives, and actionable strategies to prioritize prevention, protection, and reintegration in justice systems.   🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/e75xdvyN #webinar #vac #endviolenceagainstchildren #endvac #justicesystems #childjustice #childrights

Exploring Global Innovations on Youth Violence, Safety, and Justice   Last December, the Salzburg Global Seminar initiative organised the Global Innovations on Youth Violence, Safety, and Justice seminar, in partnership with the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation, and the David Rockefeller Fund. This multi-year initiative tackles the complex issues of child and youth violence and systemic injustices by addressing key societal failures—structural racism, economic inequities, and lack of actionable research—that disproportionately shape policing, judicial systems, and community safety worldwide. The initiative focuses on four levels of intervention: 🔹 Lived experiences of individuals 🔹 Interactions between individuals/communities and systems of authority 🔹 Institutional mandates and accountability 🔹 Sustained, relevant research to inform action Its ultimate goals are bold yet essential: enhancing community cohesion, reducing violence and incarceration, and transforming judicial and prison systems.   During the seminar, the Global Initiative on Justice With Children was represented by its Coordinator and Global Learning and Advocacy Advisor for the Access to Justice Programme at Terre des hommes foundation. Together with Marsha Lewick-Juvenile Law Center, Cédric Foussard led the introductory session, focusing on defining concepts and building bridges between child justice and young adult justice systems. This exchange of ideas was an incredible opportunity to reflect on: 🔹The drivers of youth violence and systemic barriers affecting youth. 🔹Inclusive strategies to address marginalized groups. 🔹The potential of community engagement to drive system-wide transformation. 🔹Innovative technological approaches to youth justice. The outcomes of this seminar will inform the 2025 World Congress on Justice With Children, ensuring that we carry forward this essential dialogue to build safer, more equitable systems for youth worldwide. We look forward to co-creating the next phase of this initiative alongside partners. To know more visit : https://lnkd.in/eRZ64_Bk #YouthJustice #ChildJustice #GlobalInitiative #ViolencePrevention #SocialJustice #WorldCongress2025 #CommunitySafety

🚨 Call for Applications: Organise a Parallel Session (Workshop) at the 5th World Congress on Justice with Children in Madrid! We are now accepting applications to host interactive 60-minute parallel sessions (in-person workshops) at the 5th Edition of the World Congress on Justice With Children in Madrid. Align your session with the World Congress theme "Advancing Child-Centred Justice: Preventing and Responding to Violence Affecting Children in Child Justice Systems" or one of these key sub-themes:   •  Child-centred justice policy reform   •  Ending Child Detention   •  Justice in Times of Crises   •  Digital Justice Procedural Safeguards in Child Justice   •  Neurodevelopmental Science Approaches in Child Justice Systems   •  Community Empowerment 🔍 What is a Parallel Session (Workshop)? A workshop is a dynamic, interactive session where participants dive deep into critical issues surrounding child justice, sharing ideas, tools, and innovations. 💼 Eligibility Criteria   •  Must be submitted by an official organisation or an independent consultant with proven experience.   •  Prior participation in previous World Congress or GIJWC advisory meetings is a plus! Up to 4 speakers maximum including facilitator (if applicable) Preferably confirmed participation. 📅 Deadline to Apply: March 1, 2025 Submit a detailed summary outlining your objectives, structure, and expected outcomes. ✅ Important: Accepted participants will be notified and must register for the World Congress. 📚 For more details and to apply, consult the guidelines: https://lnkd.in/expPDPPE World Congress Manual: https://lnkd.in/e9zzSt6t Don’t miss the chance to contribute to this important global conversation on child-centred justice! #WorldCongressJWC

Let’s imagine a future where digital innovation prioritizes children’s rights and their needs!   Over two inspiring days, professionals from diverse fields, countries, and experiences came together with a shared vision: a future where digital innovation prioritizes children’s rights and needs.   The event featured insightful discussions from experts in technology, law, child rights, and child justice, exploring how to harness AI innovation responsibly while safeguarding children’s rights and ensuring justice for every child.   Missed the live sessions? You can access the recordings here: https://lnkd.in/dRMNerBA.   The conference was also an exciting platform to present the i-ACCESS chatbot—a pioneering tool co-created with children to help young people navigate the justice system.   Although the I-Access project has successfully concluded, the mission to advance child-centric digital innovation continues.   Discover more about i-ACCESS, explore resources, and join the call for ethical, fair, and child-focused AI tools here: https://lnkd.in/eyeZ4ZcZ. The outcomes of this project will be presented at the 5th World Congress on Justice With Children in June 2025 in Madrid.   The I-ACCESS project was co-funded by the Justice Programme of the European Union, coordinated by Dóra Kiss in collaboration with implementing partners including Terre des hommes - Hungary, Terre des hommes foundation Greece, Terre des hommes Foundation - Romania, SAPI, KU Leuven, Lawren.io - Part of Flowtribe.io, and Noldus Information Technology.   Together, let’s champion digital innovation that puts children first.  Dóra Kiss Dr Wendy O'Brien Manu Krishan Cédric Foussard Marta Gil Yann Colliou Barbara Hintermann Sophie Barbey Fanni Somfai, dr. Angela Vigil Terre des hommes Photos by:©Lyudmil Iliev #EthicalAI #ChildJustice #ChildrenRights

Exciting Update: 47 countries applied to organise a Satellite Event! We are thrilled to announce that we have already received 47 applications from organizations worldwide to host Satellite Events for the upcoming World Congress on Justice With Children - 2025 ! Applications span countries including Australia/Queensland, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Canada, Egypt, El Salvador, England, Ethiopia, Switzerland, Greece, Guinea, Hungary, India, Iraq, Japan, Italy, Jordan, Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Lebanon, Mali, United Kingdom, Moldova, Myanmar, The Netherlands, Nigeria, Nigeria Occupied Palestinian Territory, Portugal, Romania, Syria, Ukraine, USA, Canada and more. This incredible global participation reflects the collective commitment to advancing child-centered justice. A heartfelt thank you to all applicants for your dedication and enthusiasm. Together, we are building a powerful movement for child justice! Stay tuned for more updates ; and if you still wish to organise a satellite event please contact us!