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Inspiring Children’s Futures @iicfstrath.bsky.social · Jun 17

Read the report here!

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New publication! A Child-Centred Approach to Justice: Ibero-American Perspectives for a Regional Agenda — Inspiring Children's Futures at the University of Strathclyde

We’re delighted to introduce a new, collaborative publication on a Child-Centered Approach to Justice: Ibero-American Perspectives for a Regional Agenda. Led by the Pathfinders for Peaceful, J...

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Inspiring Children’s Futures @iicfstrath.bsky.social · Jun 17

⚖️ How can justice systems truly work with, by, and for children in #IberoAmerica?

📃 New report! A Child-Centered Approach to Justice: Ibero-American Perspectives for a Regional Agenda

👉 @sdg16.plus | Ibero-American Alliance for #Access2Justice #SDG16J4C #ChildCentredJustice

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Jennifer Davidson @jenniferiicf.bsky.social · Jun 3

Encouraging to hear the insights, child-centredness and impatience for change voiced across Ministers of Justice today at the learning- focused ministerial roundtable - brilliant partnership around the table, with a commitment to apply effective actions to accelerate change.

Inspiring Children’s Futures @iicfstrath.bsky.social · Jun 3

This AM, the #WorldCongress2025 also featured a Ministerial Roundtable hosted by the UN Special Representative of the Secretary General on Violence against Children, alongside the Global Initiative on JWC and IICF as representatives and lead of the Working Group on SDG16+ Justice for Children.

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Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies @sdg16.plus · Jun 3

💪 “The African Alliance for People-Centered Justice (AAPCJ)’s work focuses on strengthening justice ecosystems by making them more accessible, responsive, and inclusive.”—Themba Mahleka.

‼️ During #JWC2025, speakers emphasize the importance of addressing systemic barriers to justice in Africa.

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Inspiring Children’s Futures @iicfstrath.bsky.social · Jun 3

This AM, the #WorldCongress2025 also featured a Ministerial Roundtable hosted by the UN Special Representative of the Secretary General on Violence against Children, alongside the Global Initiative on JWC and IICF as representatives and lead of the Working Group on SDG16+ Justice for Children.

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Inspiring Children’s Futures @iicfstrath.bsky.social · Jun 3

👉 Day 2 @ the #WorldCongress2025 #JusticeWithChildren

Today, participants are joining many fantastic plenary sessions, offering regional and thematic insights key to #J4C:

✔️Regional: Ibero-America, Asia-Oceania, Europe, & Africa

✔️Intl: Climate Justice, & Accountability in contexts of crisis

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · Jun 3

It was a great privilege to deliver our workshop at the #JWC2025 in Madrid this morning. ☺️

With Ingun Fornes from the University of Bergen, we looked at reimagining detention of children in Scotland and Norway.

Thank you to everyone who came along.

#JusticeWithChildren #UNCRC

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Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies @sdg16.plus · May 31

⚖️ How can we advance #AccessToJustice for children & adolescents in Ibero-America?

📅 On June 4, join us for the upcoming #JWC2025 session on the progress, innovations, & a general framework on the state of access to #JusticeForChildren & adolescents in the region.

➕ www.sdg16.plus/events/ibero...

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Inspiring Children’s Futures @iicfstrath.bsky.social · Jun 2

📢 We’re underway at the 5th World Congress on Justice With Children.

Stay tuned below to hear the latest news & events !!

#WorldCongress2025 #JusticeWithChildren2025 #SDG16J4C

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Inspiring Children’s Futures @iicfstrath.bsky.social · May 28

⚖️We’re delighted to be contributing to this global dialogue, sharing key insights across the Working Group on SDG16+ #Justice4Children 4 strategic levers - building new partnerships; smarter financing; evidence & data; and digital justice.

#SDG16J4C #WorldCongress2025 #JusticeWithChildren2025

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Inspiring Children’s Futures @iicfstrath.bsky.social · May 28

It’s almost time for IICF to head to the 5th World Congress on Justice With Children!

📅 2–4 June 2025
📍 Madrid, Spain (with hybrid events)
🎯 Theme: Advancing Child-Centred Justice: Preventing and responding to violence affecting children in justice systems
👉 justicewithchildren.org/en/world-con...

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · May 23

Our Multilingualism through Art project features in @iicfstrath.bsky.social Stories from Strathclyde: inspiringchildrensfutures.org/blog/showcas.... We were delighted to be part of this inspiring showcase, recognising projects and partnerships within the university that make a real difference.

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Inspiring Children’s Futures @iicfstrath.bsky.social · May 22

🔹 Explore the full programme and see our brochure: inspiringchildrensfutures.org/blog/showcas...

@scilt.bsky.social @strathclydehass.bsky.social @strath-psh.bsky.social @sbs.strath.ac.uk

Showcase Event! Stories from Strathclyde: Celebrating our Work with Children and Young People — Inspiring Children's Futures at the University of Strathclyde

Join us for an inspiring showcase event celebrating the innovative work across our faculties - work which is placing the rights and wellbeing of children and young people at its heart.

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Inspiring Children’s Futures @iicfstrath.bsky.social · May 22

🔹 Prof. Ian Rivers closed the event, affirming Strathclyde’s commitment to building a better future for children and young people.

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Inspiring Children’s Futures @iicfstrath.bsky.social · May 22

🔹 A final panel explored the future of this work and the role of universities in advancing social justice for children, with insights from Susanne Millar, Dr Jim McCormick, and Prof. Alexis Jay CBE.

@glasgowcc.bsky.social @jimmccormick.bsky.social @therobertsontrust.bsky.social

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Inspiring Children’s Futures @iicfstrath.bsky.social · May 22

🔹 The Men Minds project, led by Dr Nina Vaswani (CYCJ), premiered a short film co-created with young people exploring young men’s mental health & access to research. Followed young men's reflections about their project involvement.

@weeneens.bsky.social cycjscotland.bsky.social www.menminds.org

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Inspiring Children’s Futures @iicfstrath.bsky.social · May 22

🔹A cross-faculty panel shared impactful research: Dr Tara Beattie (Engineering), Ms Claire Burns (CELCIS), and Dr Lisa McCann (Science) showcased work on adolescent health, care and protection, and digital health.

@clairemiggy.bsky.social @celcis.org

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Inspiring Children’s Futures @iicfstrath.bsky.social · May 22

🔹 Keynote speaker Prof. Ann Skelton (former Chair, UN Committee on the Rights of the Child) reflected on progress and challenges in upholding children’s rights, and the potential of Strathclyde and its partners to lead change.

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Inspiring Children’s Futures @iicfstrath.bsky.social · May 22

🔹 Prof. Sir Jim McDonald opened the event, highlighting Strathclyde’s unique expertise in supporting children and young people.

@unistrathclyde.bsky.social

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Inspiring Children’s Futures @iicfstrath.bsky.social · May 22

🔹 On 15 May, the University of Strathclyde hosted ‘Stories from Strathclyde’ – a showcase of our work with children & young people, led by Prof. Jennifer Davidson & Prof. Carol Robinson.

@strath-ioe.bsky.social @jenniferiicf.bsky.social

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Inspiring Children’s Futures @iicfstrath.bsky.social · May 22

💫 Making a real difference for children & young people at Strathclyde! ⬇️🧵

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · May 15

Today @karen-scilt.bsky.social will be attending @iicfstrath.bsky.social showcase event to share outcomes resulting from children’s use of the Multilingualism through Art resource pack.
#Multilingualism

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Inspiring Children’s Futures @iicfstrath.bsky.social · Mar 18

See the report for full contributions from:
Prof. Ann Skelton, Chair UNCRC
Earl Stevenson, Peguis Child and Family Services
Solveig Routier, Indigenous Services Canada
Dep. Minister Alpha Sesay, MoJ Sierra Leone
Claudine Konsbruck, MoJ Luxembourg
Liam Coen, DoJ Ireland
Kimberley Conboy, DoJ Canada

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Inspiring Children’s Futures @iicfstrath.bsky.social · Mar 18

The report recaps key highlights from the Workshop's speakers, sharing insights on:

✔️ supporting governments to ensure equal A2J for children
✔️ practical steps for implementation - including child-centred policy development, embedding child rights & focusing on children facing marginalisation.

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Inspiring Children’s Futures @iicfstrath.bsky.social · Mar 18

Our latest Reference Report recaps the OECD Workshop on Equal Access to Justice for Children, aligned with the 2024 OECD Roundtable on Equal Access to Justice in Ottawa, Canada.

With: OECD, Department of Justice, Canada & #SDG16J4C

🖱️Event report: inspiringchildrensfutures.org/blog/oecd-wo...

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