November 20 & 21: Join us for the Justice that Works conference on the rights of children and women with disabilities
Join us in-person in Budapest or online on 20 and 21 November for the “Justice that Works: Leveraging Cooperation and Technology for Children, Disability Rights and Gender Equity” conference! The two-day event will focus on the rights of children and women with disabilities.
Inspired by World Children’s Day, the first day of the “Justice that Works: Leveraging Cooperation and Technology for Children, Disability Rights and Gender Equity” conference is co-organised by Validity Foundation, the Child Rights NGO Coalition, and ELTE Law School to advocate, promote, and celebrate children’s rights. Our collaboration, supported by academia and a large number of NGOs, aims to translate into meaningful dialogues and actionable steps that we hope will contribute to a better world for our youngest generation. We advocate for the recognition of equal citizenship for individuals with disabilities, ensuring they have the support needed to live independent, fulfilling lives as active members of their communities with the right to make their own decisions. To achieve this, we call for inclusive educational environments where children with and without disabilities can learn, play, and grow together, fostering mutual support and understanding.
The first day, November 20th, hopes to inspire legal professionals to enhance their ability to serve and protect children, by sharing knowledge and exchanging expertise-based on real-world cases. Our objective is to improve the justice processes for all children, thereby safeguarding their rights and ensuring fair outcomes. Special consideration will be given to children with disabilities. By acknowledging violations of children’s rights through an intersectional framework, conference speakers will discuss the unique challenges encountered by children with disabilities. Furthermore, our upcoming meeting will explore technological advancements, including digital information systems and artificial intelligence, which have significant potential for improving accessibility and efficiency within the criminal justice system. Children will actively participate in our conference, with their first names and ages included in the agenda to highlight their contributions. Their involvement has been carefully coordinated by WellBee. Our agenda for the first day is also available as a Word document.
For the second day, November 21st, we planned a series of sessions focused on reducing violence and improving access to justice for women and children with disabilities. We will discuss the challenges of addressing abuse in institutional settings, share insights from international monitoring efforts, and explore practical ways to make justice systems and support services more accessible. Sessions will feature young advocates’ perspectives, examples of policy change, and approaches to fostering safer, more inclusive environments. This event aims to support dialogue and action toward better protection and justice for people with disabilities. Our agenda for the second day is also available as a Word document.
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