We are a creative think tank producing new and dynamic thinking on human rights, focusing on children and young people. We believe children deserve to have their rights fully recognised and respected, just as all humans do.
We want to ask hard questions about how we live, what needs to change and how we can contribute to a planet where all the intersections of our identities can thrive.
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Should the armed forces recruit children under the age of 18? You decide…
Conducting research on how the law can better protect children’s environmental rights in 43 countries around the world.
New data obtained by CRIN reveals a sharp increase in reports of sexual violence against girls in the UK armed forces.
In this opinion article, Nigerian child rights activist and CRIN climate adviser Aisha Saleh explains how climate change is increasing poverty and in turn child marriage, and that she responds by educating the parents about the implications of underage unions.
Poland’s Catholic Church recently released new data on sexual abuse committed within its walls, including against children. This opinion piece explains how the move is long overdue and exposes the institution’s move as a false display of transparency.
In this opinion article, Emirati youth climate activist and CRIN climate adviser Sagarika Sriram argues for the importance of climate change education in the school curriculum.
In this opinion article, South Korean youth climate activist and CRIN climate adviser Yujin Kim comments on the why she and fellow activists decided to challenge the government’s climate inaction in court.
Twenty major children’s and human rights organisations have written to the UK government today, calling for an end to the recruitment of children by the UK armed forces.
On 30 June join EU and UN experts on the impact of toxic chemicals and children's rights for a roundtable discussion on opportunities arising within EU legislation and how to ensure effective protection against exposure to dangerous pesticides.
In this opinion article, Zimbabwean youth climate activist and CRIN climate adviser Nkosilathi Nyathi comments on the need to ensure access and diversity at international climate talks, and that this diversity must also include young people.
One of CRIN’s funders - the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) - recently published a statement revealing that its wealth has roots in slavery, colonialism and white supremacy. We reflect on the Trust’s approach to its history, and what it can offer to others who benefit from philanthropic wealth.
The Committee on the Rights of the Child has published its decisions in its first climate justice cases. Read our take on what they could mean for the struggle for climate justice.