The Role of the OHCHR-EAA Youth Rights Academy in Promoting Children's Rights
The OHCHR-EAA Youth Rights Academy plays a crucial role in promoting children's rights around the world. Established through a partnership between the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the European Bar Association (EAA), the Academy trains young lawyers and human rights defenders to defend children's rights.
The Academy offers a comprehensive training programme that addresses the legal, ethical and practical aspects of children's rights. Participants learn about international human rights standards, child protection mechanisms and best practices for representing children in judicial and administrative proceedings. In addition, the Academy emphasises the importance of children's participation and collaboration with other professionals who work with children.
Through its training programme, the Academy enables participants to provide high-quality legal assistance to children by representing them in court, defending their rights in administrative proceedings and providing legal advice to parents and guardians. Participants also learn to develop and implement defence strategies to promote children's rights at national and international level.
In addition to training, the Academy also facilitates the exchange of knowledge and good practices between lawyers and child rights defenders from around the world. Through conferences, workshops and publications, the Academy creates a platform for sharing experiences, identifying common challenges and developing innovative solutions to protect children's rights.
The work of the OHCHR-EAA Youth Rights Academy is essential to ensuring that children have access to justice and that their rights are respected and protected. By training young lawyers and human rights defenders, the Academy contributes to building a future where all children can live with dignity and reach their full potential.
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Deadline: 12-01-2025
