Global Declaration on Justice With Children

The Global Declaration on Justice With Children, an outcome of the 2021 World Congress on Justice With Children results from a collaborative effort involving over 4,800 participants from 100+ countries who met online from November 15-20, 2021, under the theme of "Ensuring access to justice for all children: towards non-discriminatory and inclusive child justice systems."

The Global Declaration's Purpose

The Global Declaration on Justice With Children was collaboratively drafted by children and child justice experts. Its primary purpose is to advocate for meaningful justice for children, emphasizing inclusive access to justice without discrimination, resilience during crises and pandemics, and child-friendly access to justice for all children who come into contact with the legal system.

Key Action Points

We as the organisers, partners, and participants of the World Congress, collectively call on all relevant stakeholders, including states and the civil society, to:

1. Genuine realisation of Justice With Children, both today and tomorrow
2. Inclusive access to justice for children without discrimination
3. Resilient access to justice for children in the face of crises and pandemics
4. Child-friendly access to justice for all children in contact with the law

Children at the table!

The 2021 Global Declaration on Justice With Children, a collaborative effort between the World Congress Consortium and its Child and Youth Advisory Group (CYAG), underscores the pivotal role of engaging children as leaders.

Co-drafted by CYAG members Anas, Angela, Alexandra, Eni, Helan, Iliana, Macholi, Tajdar, and Whitney, the declaration emphasizes the necessity of treating children as experts and central players in fostering positive change.

Recognizing the unique insights of children facing disadvantage, the declaration calls for incorporating their voices in societal change efforts, highlighting their potential to devise sustainable and effective solutions. It stresses the importance of systemic child participation in justice, affirming that their active involvement is key to achieving equal, non-discriminatory, and inclusive access to justice for all children. 

Become part of the puzzle

Read the 2021 Global Declaration on Justice With Children