Publications
Children’s rights
Children as defenders of human rights: a study on Council of Europe member states (2024)
Challenges to children's rights today: what do children think? (2016)
The best interests of the child; a dialogue between theory and practice (2016)
Handbook on European law relating to the rights of the child (2022)
Passport to your rights (2010)
Brochure: "I have rights" (2009)
Human rights education
Compasito - Manual on human rights education for children (3rd edition, 2021)
The Council of Europe – 46 states, one organsation (2015)
The Council of Europe – Unlimited connections (2013)
Travel the Universe of Greater Europe (2013)
Compass - a manual on human rights education with young people (2012 edition)
Publications on Education for Democratic Citizenship and Human Rights Education
Child participation
Guide to children's participation in decisions about their health (2024)
Let's decide together! - Guide to meaningful and effective engagement of children in decision-making processes (Guide 2023)
Guidelines for developing a National Children's Participation Strategy (2023)
Handbook on children's participation for professionals working for and with children (2020)
Child participation assessment tool (2016)
Implementation Guide to the Child participation assessment tool (2016)
Sexual violence
Feasibility study on comprehensive sexuality education
Kiko and the Hand (Training for Trainers Manual, 2020)
Kiko and the Manymes (Storybook for children 4-7) and Advice for Parents (2020)
So, this is sexual abuse? (Lanzarote Convention explainer for ages 12 and up, 2019) and video
Tell someone you trust: make use of your Lanzarote Convention rights (2015)
Protecting children from sexual violence: A comprehensive approach (2011)
Kiko and the Hand (Children’s book, 2010) and Guidelines for parents
Child sexual abuse in Europe (2003)
Violence (other)
Recommendation CM/Rec(2023)8 of the Committee of Ministers to member States on strengthening reporting systems on violence against children and its Explanatory memorandum (2024)
Violence reduction in schools training pack (2009)
Eradicating violence against children - Council of Europe actions (2008)
Violence reduction in schools – how to make a difference (2006)
Corporal punishment and positive parenting
Campaign kit – Raise your hand against smacking! (2009)
Abolishing corporal punishment of children - Questions and answers (2007)
Parenting in contemporary Europe - a positive approach (2007)
Eliminating corporal punishment - A human rights imperative for Europe's children (2005)
Protecting children against corporal punishment - Awareness-raising campaigns (2004)
(N° 12 in the series: Responses to violence in everyday life in a democratic society)
Child-friendly justice
Practical Guide: Monitoring places where children are deprived of liberty (DCI - Belgium) (2016) and Explanatory Brochure
Guidelines of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on child-friendly justice (2011)
International justice for children (2009)
Children's rights and the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture (2011)
Child-friendly healthcare and child-friendly social services
Newly published brochure of the Guidelines of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on child-friendly health care and Complete texts including the Declaration issued at the 9th Council of Europe Conference of Health Ministers, Lisbon, 29-30 September 2011
Children's rights and social services (2016)
Children and migration
Age assessment for children in migration - A guide for policy makers (2019)
Your rights in the age assessment procedure - Information for children in migration (2019)
We are children, hear us out! Children speak out about age assessment (2019) Report on consultations with unaccompanied children on the topic of age assessment
Child-friendly information for children in migration: What do children think? (2018)
Living library - Close the chapter on child detention (2015)
Life projects for unaccompanied migrant minors: A Handbook for frontline professionals (2010)
Alternative care
Securing children's rights: a Guide for professionals working with children in alternative care (2014)
Brochure: Children and young people in care: Discover your rights! (2009)
Leaflet: Children and young people in care: Discover your rights! (2009)
Rights of children at risk and in care (2006)
Children and the Internet
Handbook for policy makers on the rights of the child in the digital environment (2020)
Parenting in the digital age - positive parenting strategies for different scenarios (2020)
Guidelines to respect, protect and fulfil the rights of the child in the digital environment
Background document to the Guidelines: Policy guidance on empowering, protecting and supporting children in the digital environment and report of the child consultations: It's our world: children's views on the protection of rights in the digital environment
Internet Literacy Handbook - (2017) revised edition
The Internet Literacy Handbook - (2005, revised 2007 editions) available in several languages