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The Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in International Children’s Rights is a unique, small-scale, specialised programme in the area of international children's rights - offered by Leiden Law School The master of laws programme Advanced Studies in International Children’s Rights is a small-scale, English language programme aimed at talented students and (legal) professionals who wish to specialise

in the area of international children’s rights. The programme offers substantive courses on highly topical and global issues, including migration and children’s rights, child protection, economic, social and cultural rights of children, children and the justice system, children and private international law, general measures of implementation & the role of non-state actors and children’s rights and digital technologies. Moreover, there is a specific module on the enforcement and monitoring of children’s rights, including site visits and courses on children’s rights litigation, international and national monitoring and domestication of children’s rights.

08/05/2026

What a week in Geneva! ✨

The annual study trip to Geneva for students of the Advanced Studies in International Children’s Rights has come to an end after five inspiring days of learning, exchange, and engagement. 🌍

Here is what the week looked like:
🔹Monday – Welcome to Geneva! 👋 Meeting with Child Identity Protection, a tour of the Palais des Nations, and a group dinner at La Mère Royaume, made even more special by the presence of two of our alumnae, Begüm Şimşek and Rachele Zamperini.
🔹Tuesday – Visit to Palais Wilson for conversations on the work of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child and the broader work of the UN on children’s rights, with contributions from the Secretariat, UNICEF, Child Rights Connect, and Defence for Children. Students also presented their child-friendly versions of selected Views and Inquiries of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, developed as part of the Advanced LL.M. in International Children’s Rights.👏
The day continued with visits to Defence for Children International and Plan International, where students had the opportunity to learn more about children’s rights advocacy and engagement at the international level. 🤝
🔹 Wednesday – Students visited the Palais des Nations for a session on the Special Procedures of the United Nations Human Rights Council, supported by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. A particular highlight of the day was attending the Universal Periodic Review of Belgium and seeing an important United Nations human rights mechanism in action.
🔹 Thursday – The day included visits to International Social Service and Save the Children, offering students further insights into the work of organisations active in the promotion and protection of children’s rights. The day concluded with a gathering to celebrate a wonderful and enriching week together in Geneva.
🔹 Friday – On the final day, students visited the Red Cross Museum, bringing the study trip to a meaningful close and offering one final moment to reflect on humanitarian action.

A big thank you to all the organisations and experts who contributed to this year’s study trip and helped make the programme so enriching. And a special thank you to our students for bringing such curiosity, energy, and commitment throughout the week! 👏

27/01/2026

🎥✨First Semester Recap | Advanced LL.M. in International Children’s Rights 🌍

We are proud to look back on a vibrant first semester of the Advanced Studies in International Children’s Rights programme, filled with inspiring lectures, engaging discussions, and hands-on learning opportunities with our students!

📹Watch this video for a short recap of some of the highlights from the past months.

We are already looking forward to welcoming our students back in February for the second semester. Preparations are underway, and we are excited for what lies ahead as the programme continues!

👉Interested in joining a future cohort?

🔗Learn more about the Advanced LL.M. in International Children’s Rights: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/master/international-childrens-rights
📩For any questions, feel free to contact us at: [email protected]

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13/01/2026

📌On Monday 26 January at 10:00 AM (CET) we are hosting a live webinar for prospective students of our Advanced Studies in International Children’s Rights programme!

During this session, you will have the opportunity to:
⚖️Meet the Founder of the Programme, Professor Ton Liefaard, who will give a mini lecture on Access to Justice for Children: Promoting Accountability for Children’s Rights.
💡Hear from Mrs. Esther Uiterweerd, Programme Coordinator, about practical aspects of the programme.
📚Meet Assistant Professor Sheila Varadan, who will provide an overview of the Leiden Children’s Rights Clinic and explain how students can get involved.
🎓Ask questions to our alumna Sayeh Mohammadi, about her experience during and after the programme.

📅 Date: Monday, 26 January
🕚 Time: 10:00 AM (CET)
📍 Location: Online (no registration required)

For the webinar we will be using Zoom. Please click on the following link: https://universiteitleiden.zoom.us/j/68004629662?pwd=rE75ocaQNbYLG4bHL0GGazmatBb26Y.1

Meeting ID: 680 0462 9662
Passcode: Q&Aicr26@

Whether you are still considering applying or have already been admitted, we are here to answer your questions and help you get to know the programme better. We look forward to seeing you there! ✨

05/01/2026

🎉Happy New Year 2026!🎉

From all of us in the Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in International Children’s Rights, we wish you a peaceful, healthy, and fulfilling year ahead. Thank you for your continued engagement and commitment to advancing and protecting children’s rights globally. Let’s continue working together to create brighter futures for all children!

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23/12/2025

On behalf of the staff, students, and alumni of the Master of Laws Advanced Studies in International Children’s Rights programme, we wish you and your loved ones a peaceful holiday season and a healthy, inspiring New Year! 🌟

19/11/2025

🎥A Day in the Life of a Student in the Advanced LL.M. in International Children's Rights!🎥

Meet Anna Piebenga, a student from New Zealand, as she shares her experience in our Advanced LL.M. programme, from what motivated her to join to the highlights of her studies so far! 🤩

👉 Feeling inspired?
🔗 Learn more about the programme: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/master/international-childrens-rights
📩 Have questions? Reach out to us at [email protected]

04/11/2025

October was a full and inspiring month for the students of the Advanced Studies in International Children’s Rights programme!

As part of the Children in the Justice System course, our students had the opportunity to visit two key institutions central to the child justice system in the Netherlands context:

- 👥 a youth institution focused on the rehabilitation of children in conflict with the law, and
- 👮‍♀️ a police station with a dedicated child-friendly interview room.

During the first visit, students explored the facility and engaged with legal and psychology experts to understand how integration and rehabilitation are supported in practice. At the police station, they learned from officers specialized in interviewing children and gained insight into how interviews with child victims and witnesses are conducted, and the measures taken to ensure these processes remain child-sensitive and rights-based.

Both visits offered invaluable opportunities to connect theory with practice and deepened students’ understanding and reflections of how child rights frameworks are implemented in national contexts. 🌟

A heartfelt thank-you to our hosts for their openness and dedication, and to our students for their thoughtful questions, curiosity, and continued commitment to advancing children’s rights worldwide! 🌍✨

29/10/2025

🎥 “A Day in the Life of a Student” series!

Meet Satyajeet Mazumdar, a student in our Advanced LL.M. in International Children's Rights. In this short video, Satyajeet shares his journey from what inspired him to join the programme to what he has enjoyed the most so far!

👉 Feeling inspired?
🔗 Explore the programme here: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/master/international-childrens-rights
📩 Have questions? Contact us at: [email protected]

21/10/2025

Second monthly meeting of the year! 🎓

Last week we had the honour of hosting Dr. Noam Peleg, Associate Professor and Director – Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at the Faculty of Law and Justice at the University of New South Wales, Sydney.

In an inspiring lecture, “Children, Gaza, and the Merit of the UNCRC,” Dr. Peleg revisited the historical development of international children’s rights law and interrogated whether the Convention’s articulation of the “inherent right to life” (Article 6(1)) and the rights to survival and development (Article 6(2)) retain substantive meaning in the context of the armed conflict in Gaza (with a recent ceasefire) and its disproportionate impact on Palestinian children.

The talk raised pressing questions about the normative force of the UNCRC, especially its guarantee of non-discrimination and its core principle that all children are entitled to children's rights.

15/10/2025

⚖️On October 6, we were honoured to welcome former Justice Muhammad Imman Ali of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh as a guest lecturer in our Children in the Justice System course within the Advanced Studies in International Children’s Rights programme.

In his lecture, he drew on his extensive expertise and landmark judgements on child justice to discuss the treatment of children in the justice system as accused, victims and witnesses. The lecture bridged the law and practice and provided students with a judicial perspective on the interpretation and application of international and domestic children’s rights law in domestic courts. The lecture also highlighted the crucial role played by judges in ensuring respect for children’s rights.

We sincerely thank Justice Muhammad Imman Ali for sharing his expertise and inspiring our students with his commitment to children's rights and justice!

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