Children’s Rights Research Day

Welcome, and thank you for your interest in the Children's Rights Research Day at Maastricht University! 

Since its recent establishment in September 2023, the Children’s Rights Research group has strengthened interfaculty collaboration and communication amongst colleagues from Maastricht University (UM) working on children’s rights. The group now includes more than 30 members, who have been meeting regularly to share research output, projects, ideas, and funding collaborations. In addition, around 20 volunteer students are involved. Building on this collaboration and general interest, we organize a one-day event: the Children’s Rights Research Day. 

The Children’s Rights Research day aims to get together students and staff from UM who share an interest in Children’s Rights. The day includes three main elements:

1. Morning session: Inspiration – pitches about ongoing and upcoming children’s rights activities at Maastricht University, including opportunities for collaboration
2. Afternoon session: Education 
   a. Masterclasses for staff and students on a variety of children’s rights topics
   b. Keynote lecture by Prof. Karl Hanson (University of Geneva) 
    

The conference intends to foster interfaculty academic dialogue on Children’s rights research and to explore research collaborations. In addition, it will introduce students to the subject of children’s rights and present them with opportunities to join the CRR as volunteer researchers. A written report detailing the event will be shared with relevant actors on our website (www.childrensrightsresearch.com) and among relevant networks.

This day will take place on Thursday 5 December 2024. If you are interested to attend, please register. 
Attendance is free of charge.