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Second Paper in series explores Children’s Subjective Well-being Jul 04, 2011

The latest paper in a series to stimulate discussion is entitled Children's Subjective Well-being: A Proposed Component of Assessments of Accountability in Promoting the Rights and Quality of Life of Children.

We want to hear from you! “The Way Forward to Advance Child Rights and Well-being – Visions and Challenges” Jul 04, 2011

The International Institute for Child Rights and Development has begun a new program to draw international attention to and facilitate comment on visions and challenges which hold promise for advan

Strengthening Systems to Protect Children Feb 25, 2011

IICRD, Columbia University and UNICEF have joined together to form a partnership to address child protection.

IICRD Holiday Newsletter for 2010 Dec 17, 2010

This holiday season, the team at IICRD would like to share with you our stories from the field

IICRD Cited by Court on Child's Right to Be Heard Sep 17, 2010

The Yukon Supreme Court has ruled that, "all children in Canada have legal rights to be heard in all matters affecting them, including custody cases".   

IICRD to speak with Governor General Michaëlle Jean Jun 22, 2010

Michaëlle Jean will meet with IICRD Board Chair Dr. Gordon Smith and the IICRD Team.

Governor General Presents Vanier Medal to President of IICRD's Board of Directors Jun 02, 2010

Governor General Presents Vanier Medal to Dr. Gordon S. Smith, President of IICRD's Board of Directors

IICRD welcomes Nancy Taylor and Kristine Archie Jun 02, 2010

IICRD welcomes Nancy Taylor and Kristine Archie who both joined IICRD in May 2010.

Collaboration Equips Lawyers to Hear from Children Oct 14, 2009

How do lawyers and judges hear the views of children in family courts?   What are the skills necessary to make this happen?

IICRD's Gordon Smith Wins Vanier Medal for Service to Canada Aug 27, 2009

We are very excited to announce that Gordon Smith will be awarded the Vanier Medal For Service To Canada.