2018 Paris Declaration: Strengthening Justice Systems for Children

Gathered over 800 participants from approximately 95 countries including children and young people, government officials, members of the judiciary and experts of law enforcement, representatives of United Nations agencies and programmes, child rights expert bodies, other international and regional organisations, civil society groups, non-governmental organisations, academic institutions and organisations of professionals working with or for children, at the UNESCO House in Paris from 28th – 30th May 2018.

The 2018 World Congress on Justice for Children declares the pressing need and importance of strengthening and improving justice systems for children including adopting legislation and policies which protect and safeguard children from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation. To that end, it seeks urgent action in the areas pointed out on this Declaration.