The Council of Europe brought together ministers, MPs, children’s rights defenders and civil society representatives to finalise its new strategy for children’s rights at a conference held under the auspices of H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover on 20 and 21 November in Monaco (at the Grimaldi Forum).

The strategy is designed to enhance the capacity of the Council of Europe and its 47 member states to ensure respect for children’s rights, in particular by developing child-friendly services, by eliminating all forms of violence against children and by promoting a culture of respect for children’s rights, needs and opinions. Workshops will debate on the challenges of data protection in the new media environment, on democratic citizenship and human rights education as well as on policies in support of positive parenting. (more...)

Conference website
TV report "Child friendly justice"
Speech by Maud de Boer-Buquicchio
Speech by Keith Whitmore
Opening speech by Her Royal Highness The Princess of Hanover
Speech by Her Royal Highness The Princess of Hanover during the closing ceremony
Draft conclusions