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The International Institute for Child Rights and Development

IICRD's Hear the Child Project referenced in report released by BC Rep for Children and Youth and the Ombudsperson

“Hearing the Voices of Children and Youth - A Child-Centred Approach to Complaint Resolution” references IICRD’s Hear the Child Project

as a promising practice for helping children have their opinions heard in divorce proceedings.

This Joint Special Report released by the British Columbian Representative for Children and Youth and the Ombudsperson, focuses on engaging with children and young people in effectively having their voice heard in matters which affect them.

The full report can be found here.

We have lost our parents and environment.  We don't know what our future looks like.  We don't know how long we will be here.  We have rights and feelings and we thank you for listening to us.  You know how we are
feeling.

Boy, age 15
Unity Circle Project - Iraqi Children in Jordan