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 was co-organized 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 enhance 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 vulnerable populations. Furthermore, our upcoming meeting will explore technological advancements, including digital information systems and artificial intelligence, which have significant potential for enhancing accessibility and efficiency within the CJS.
One the second day, November 21st, we advocate further for the equal recognition women and children with disabilities, ensuring they have the support needed to live independently, ask for help and receive support, even as of gender-based or disability-based violence in institutions or in closed settings. To make (victim) support accessible for all persons with disabilities, further collaboration is needed between civil society and professionals. Monitoring is especially crucial in closed settings to prevent and identify human rights abuse. We will also seek to inspire the audience with other digital forms of support which can become important reasonable adjustments for all victims to access support.
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