Prof. Dr. Rolf Watter

Prof. Dr. Rolf Watter

Partner, Bär & Karrer

«Children's Rights are an integral part of a functioning legal system. The Ombuds Office Children’s Rights Switzerland works to ensure that these rights not only exist, but are also effectively implemented – a commitment that I support with conviction.»

Dr. Renato Ramella

Renato Ramella

PhD in business administration and economic psychology. 

Entrepreneur and head of an independent general agency in the field of pensions and finance. Member of the board of directors of a mortgage platform. Lecturer and head of studies for a master's degree program at a university of applied sciences. 

Previously held various positions in the financial industry, including member of the executive board of an asset management company and partner in a consulting firm.

 

Lisa Schmidheiny

Lisa Schmidheiny

Entrepreneur, member of the board of trustees and the board of directors, certified interior designer and winemaker

Thomas Steiger

Thomas Steiger

Head of Distribution Zurich Schweiz

“Every child has the right to grow up in a safe, caring and supportive environment. Children’s rights are of fundamental importance as they ensure that the youngest members of society are protected, respected and get the opportunity to fulfil their potential.”

Alison Martin

Alison Martin

CEO EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) & Bank Distribution, Zurich Insurance

«Every child deserves the right to a safe, nurturing environment where their unique voices are heard and respected.
Supporting children's rights is not only a moral imperative, but a commitment to building a brighter, more compassionate future for generations to come.»

Master of Advanced Studies in Children’s Rights (MCR)

Location
University of Geneva, Valais Campus (Sion) and online
Date
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Target Audience

The MCR is designed for professionals who work with children’s rights, these may include: lawyers, psychologists, sociologists, judges, social workers, government officials, staff from non-governmental organisations, academics and journalists.
The participation of students with different backgrounds and levels of professional experience in an interactive learning environment helps to foster exchange at both theoretical and practical levels.

Chrisitian Zünd Foto

Christian Zünd

Doctor of Law, attorney, partner at Meier + Zünd, member of various administrative and foundation boards, and secretary of the HWZ (University of Applied Sciences Council). 

Prior to this, Christian Zünd led the Swiss Commercial Association for eight years, served as the Secretary-General of the Department of Justice and Internal Affairs of the Canton of Zurich for eleven years, and assisted in establishing the Social Insurance Court in Winterthur in the 1990s, where he served as a judge for ten years.

Michel Lies

Michel Liès

Chairman, Board of Directors, Zurich Insurance

“Every year, more than 100,000 children and young people in Switzerland are directly or indirectly involved in judicial or administrative law procedures. Zurich and the Z Zurich Foundation are helping to ensure their voices are heard and that they get the support they need and which is their right.”