Replay the Webinar: “Advancing Child-centered Justice”
Too often, justice systems fail to recognize children as rights holders, treating them as passive subjects rather than individuals entitled to protection, participation, and tailored support. Child-centred justice challenges this approach, advocating for legal systems that empower, protect, and respond to children’s needs at every stage. As we prepare for the 5th World Congress on Justice With Children (June 2-4, 2025), this webinar will bring together leading experts to discuss:
- How justice institutions can embed child-centred approaches in policies and practice.
- The role of justice systems in preventing and responding to violence against children.
- The importance of ensuring justice systems uphold all children's rights, as key to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 16.
Speakers:
- Dr. Grace Agcaoili – Justice for Children Global Technical Lead, UNICEF
- Hon. KEMBO HERMINE – Member, African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC)
- Ms. Angela Vigil – Executive Director, Pro Bono Practice, Baker McKenzie
- Ms. Martyna Wanat – Policy Analyst, OECD-OCDE
- Ms. Samantha Rodríguez – WCJWC’s Child and Youth Advisory Committee Representative
- Dr. Nicolás Espejo Yaksic – Senior Researcher, Centre for Constitutional Studies, Supreme Court of Mexico Join us for this critical discussion on rethinking justice through a child-centred lens—ensuring justice systems not only serve children but actively protect, empower, and restore them.
- Moderator: Cédric Foussard- Global Initiative on Justice With Children Coordinator, Terre des hommes Lausanne Foundation
Join us for this crucial conversation on rethinking justice through a child-centred lens, ensuring that legal systems not only serve children but actively protect, empower, and restore them.
