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Madrid, Spain | 2–4 June 2025   The 5th edition of the World Congress on Justice With Children will take place from 2 to 4 June 2025 in Madrid, Spain, under the theme “Advancing Child-centred Justice: Preventing and Responding to Violence Affecting Children in the Justice System.”   The Congress is a pivotal international event that brings together policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and young people to explore innovative solutions to create justice systems that protect and empower children. The Global Campus of Human Rights and its Global Study Unit led by Manu Krishan are one of the main organizing partners and work within the consortium of the World Congress and its activities.   Thanks to Terre des Hommes, Penal Reform International,  International Association of Youth and Family Judges (AIMJF), University of Comillas and core partners!   This year’s Congress is held with the patronage and support of UNICEF, UNODC, OHCHR, OECD, UNESCO, the European Parliament, the Council of Europe and others, highlighting its international relevance and commitment to human rights.   Locations: • Day 1: Espacio Pablo VI (Paseo Juan XXIII, 3. 28040 Madrid) • Days 2 & 3: Comillas University – ICADE (C. de Alberto Aguilera, 23. 28015 Madrid)   Participants can engage in three ways: • In person, in Madrid • Online, from anywhere in the world • Through satellite events hosted globally Register now to join the conversation and reserve your spot.   Registration fees are designed to support the Congress’s logistics and inclusivity, not for profit. Learn more about what’s included with each ticket on the official website.

As part of our ongoing cooperation with the Moldova State University (MSU), the Global Campus of Human Rights continues supporting the consolidation of the recently established human rights education courses at the MSU Faculty of Law.   As a follow up to the 2023-24 project “Development of Human and Children Rights Education at MSU”, this month our chief trainers Dr Chiara Altafin and Dr Wiebke Lamer joined as co-lecturers in the “Master’s Program in Public Law and E-Governance.”   The activity was implemented following the conclusion of the Memorandum of Understanding between MSU, GC, and GC Caucasus Campus, aimed at building and strengthening internationalization, local know-how, tool and skills for the mainstreaming of human rights subjects, with a focus on children’s rights, at the country’s most established university.   Specifically, one of the key outcomes of this partnership has been a curriculum revision conducted by a pool of local lecturers in collaboration with the GC Capacity Development team. This process has led to the creation of two new disciplines added to the Master’s program at the Faculty of Law: Child Rights Protection in the International and European frameworks, designed and implemented under the supervision of Dr Altafin, and Human Rights and IT Regulation, designed and implemented under the supervision of Dr Lamer, both piloted during the 2023-24 academic year.   The creation of new and English-taught human rights education courses is a crucial step that has allowed for the integration of Moldova State University in the GC Caucasus Regional Master’s programme, as well as in the GC association as its youngest member. The Global Campus remains committed to continue the fruitful cooperation with Moldova State University in the future.   (Photo credit: Moldova State University)   This project is part of the GC Capacity Development programme. For more information contact adriano.remiddi@gchumanrights.org and vukasin.pajovic@gchumanrights.org

Building on the first successful edition last year, we are now accepting applications for the 2025 cohort of our specialised online course “Authoring Justice”.    Led by Prof. Andrew Leon Hanna, award-winning author of 25 Million Sparks: The Untold Story of Refugee Entrepreneurs (Cambridge University Press) and renowned entrepreneur, the course is designed for those who wish to write a long-form work or book that not only informs but also inspires action and transformation. In particular, we are looking for prospective authors from diverse backgrounds, nationalities and experiences who are keen on writing narrative non-fiction on a variety of human rights issues: from climate justice to gender equality; from peace mediation to juvenile justice, and beyond.    “The written word has the power to spark change and advance human rights in communities all around the world,” says Prof. Andrew Leon Hanna. “In this course, we’ll explore storytelling techniques that honour marginalised voices, challenge unjust narratives, and foster greater mutual understanding. By the end, participants will have a draft ready for publication or for use in a book proposal, as well as the tools to amplify their message.”     Students will learn from video lectures prepared by Prof. Hanna, read excerpts from impactful non-fiction works and participate in 6 live webinars where they will hear from top international authors and publishers who will share their firsthand experiences and invaluable writing tips. Confirmed guests so far include award-winning authors Casey Gerald and Jemma Neville and 2024 Publisher of the Year Joel Rickett. During the course, participants will submit a draft outline, a synopsis and a ~2,000-word work for personalised review and feedback by Prof. Hanna. These final written works will be published in the Global Campus of Human Rights Magazine and Open Knowledge Repository.    This course offers a transformative experience, as testified by Saugat Pokharel, a participant in the first cohort who went to on to get his work published – both online and in print – in a national outlet in Nepal: “I’m incredibly grateful to the dedicated team at the Global Campus of Human Rights for their unwavering support and for the detailed editing that went into making this journey possible!”    At the Global Campus of Human Rights, we are proud of each and all who attended the first edition and can’t wait to welcome the second cohort. “It’s wonderful to see course participants learn how to emphasize what truly matters,” says Dr. Angela Melchiorre, E-Learning Manager at the Global Campus of Human Rights. “Witnessing their learning journey and the progress in their writing gives us hope that human rights and justice are still very much valued as the keys to a world based on dignity and humanity.”  The course will run fully online between 12 May – 20 July 2025, mostly in asynchronous mode but with weekly live webinars.   For more information on the programme and how to apply, visit the course webpage.