Webinar: Accelerate release of children from detention in times of COVID-19
To protect children deprived of their liberty during the COVID-19 pandemic, states must take urgent action to release children from detention and to implement non-custodial measures to ensure children’s safe reintegration into families and communities.
To support professionals working in this field, the Global Initiative on Justice with Children produced a range of resources, including a policy and practice brief, as well as operational guidelines. Join us on 7 October 2020, as global experts discuss the new resources, the situation of children deprived of their liberty and the role of youth justice actors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Details and register to join
Wednesday 7 October 2020
15.00 – 16.30 CET
Register for the webinar here.
Programme
Welcome
Barbara Hintermann, Director General, Terre des Hommes
Introduction
– Angela Vigil, Pro-bono Director, Baker McKenzie
– Cédric Foussard, Global Learning and Advocacy Advisor, Terre des hommes & Global Initiative on Justice with Children Coordinator
The situation of children deprived of liberty in time of COVID-19
– Moderator: Yann Colliou, Head of Justice Sector, Terre des hommes
– Ann Skelton, Member of the UN Committee of the Right of the Child
– Philipp Jaffé, Member of the UN Committee of the Right of the Child
– Q&A
The role of child justice professionals in time of pandemic
– Moderator: Taghreed Jaber, Regional Director for Middle East and North Africa, Penal Reform International
– Guillaume Landry, Director General, International Bureau for Children Rights
– Marta Gil, Regional MENA Coordinator Access to Justice Programme, Terre des Hommes
– Nicole Ford, Lawyer, Baker McKenzie
Conclusion
Manfred Nowak, Independent Expert leading the United Nations Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty