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5th World Congress on Justice With Children: Advancing Child-Centred Justice on a Global Scale

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.”

Join the 5th World Congress on Justice With Children

June 2–4, 2025 | Madrid, Spain (Hybrid & Satellite Events Worldwide) 

Choose how to participate: Online, In-Person in Madrid, or Locally at Satellite Events.

 

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

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.

 

The World Congress will unfold over three dynamic days.

  • Day 1: Kick off with a half-day of conference sessions in the afternoon.
  • Day 2: Dive into a full day filled with inspiring plenary sessions and hands-on workshops.
  • Day 3: Conclude with a half-day of events in the morning.

Throughout the World Congress, participants will engage in a diverse range of activities, including thought-provoking plenaries, interactive workshops, valuable networking opportunities, and captivating performances.

All plenary sessions will be livestreamed with translations available in English, Spanish, French, and Arabic.

All times are listed in Central European Time (CET).

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The Digital Brochure of the V World Congress on Justice With Children 2025 is also available for download in:

World Congress Concept Note is available for download in :

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