The Working Group on the Rights of the Child within the Francophonie, in collaboration with the Canadian Council of Child and Youth Advocates, and with the Université de Moncton, is pleased to present its fifth annual edition of the International Summer Course on the Rights of the Child, which will be held in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, from July 3 to 8, 2016.

Themes

The course is intended for professionals working in various child rights fields around the world. It will examine both situations where children and youth are deprived of their liberty, as well as their right to a separate system of criminal justice. The course will invite participants to reflect upon and contribute to research efforts concerning the new Global Study on the conditions of children deprived of liberty, announced in December 2014 by the United Nations General Assembly. The course will also cover best practices from around the world regarding the implementation of the child’s right to a criminal justice system adapted to their situation and level of maturity.

This course is a unique opportunity for networking. Experts recognized in the field have already confirmed their participation. In addition, participants will benefit from high quality professional development.

Topics to be Addressed

• Children and crimes or misdemeanours: Determining criminal intent and accountability
• Policing youth crime: The police as duty-bearers to children as rights holders
• The right of children to not be unlawfully deprived of their liberty in different contexts
• Old dogs and new tricks: Can prosecutors, defence counsel and judges champion alternative approaches to prosecution?
• And more!

Be part of the in-depth discussions and dialogue where you will explore, learn, and share knowledge and understanding of children’s rights and well-being with experts from around the world who work at the forefront of child welfare and the defence of youth rights.

Reserve your seat now at www.umoncton.ca/rightsofthechild.

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For more information, you are invited to attend the upcoming information session.