Walter Kielholz
Honorary Chairman, SwissRe
“The protection and promotion of the rights of children are a fundamental building block and infallible barometer of every free society.”
PD Dr. Marc Schmid
Division and Research Group Head, Basel University Psychiatric Clinics, Clinic for Children and Adolescents
“The Ombudsman’s Office for Children’s Rights means that children, in particular those that are in difficult or even traumatic situations, can depend upon a secure authority that will advocate for their rights and development. This is why their valuable work should be particularly supported and promoted."
Christoph Franz
Vice-Chairman, Board of Directors, Zurich Insurance
“Zurich and the Z Zurich Foundation are helping to ensure that children and young people can experience a child-friendly legal system that treats them with dignity, attentiveness, respect and fairness.”
François Rapeaud
Former general agent
“Thanks to Zurich and the Z Zurich Foundation, children and young people throughout Switzerland have access to the legal system through the ombuds office. This provides them with support and encouragement and helps to protect their concerns and interests.”
Juan Beer
CEO Zurich Schweiz
“Zurich and the Z Zurich Foundation are committed to the rights of children and young people in Switzerland. This is a project that is very dear to our heart.”
Grégory Renand
Head of the Z Zurich Foundation
“Together with Zurich Switzerland, we want to contribute to creating a society of equal opportunities in which the most vulnerable can thrive. We unite NGOs, governments, businesses and local Zurich heroes to work with those who need it most. Our goal is to give a voice to people who are not heard."
Sandra Keller
Legal Assistant for Legal Advice & Expertise
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VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN & THE UNCRC – AN EVOLVING STORY
Location
UNIVERSITÄT LUZERN, FROHBURGSTRASSE 3, HS 1
Date
CHILDREN AT THE HEART OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Location
Geneva Summer Schools
Date
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Target Audience
The Summer School ‘Children at the Heart of Human Rights’ is a unique opportunity for students and young professionals to engage with leading experts in a dynamic scientific interdisciplinary environment. It is the perfect academic and professional preparation experience for those students interested in children’s rights and international human rights organizations.
12th International Conference Code red, the planet is burning! Children’s rights to a healthy, safe and sustainable environment in the midst of a climate crisis?
Location
Centre Louis-Jeantet, Route de Florissant 77, CH-1206 Geneva
Date
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Target Audience
This conference is intended for policy makers and professionals working with and for children and young people (teachers, social workers, psychologists, doctors, mediators, any other professional concerned with children and the environment), as well as representatives of the academic and scientific community.
