European civil society organisations (CSOs) have been weathering misinformation campaigns spearheaded by MEPs from the European People’s Party (EPP) and far-right groups. By lying about CSOs misuse of funding and questioning their legitimacy, we risk not only shrinking European civic spaces but weakening democracy as a whole.

CRIN has written an easy FAQ to introduce the Prevent programme and explain its current concerns. What are the problems with Prevent and how does it impact on children’s rights? More importantly, does Prevent even work?

CRIN has joined 250+ groups calling for immediate action to end high polluters lobby’s grip on UN Climate Talks at COP30 in Brazil. The coalition calls for immediate reforms, including the exclusion of polluting industry lobbyists, enhanced transparency standards and a revised COP Presidency selection process.

Our beloved colleague David Gee passed away at the end of 2024. We wanted to take this time to share about David's life, his work and his humanity. David believed in the power and the purpose of hope. As we work and hope in the days ahead, we will continue to carry him with us.

“The Escazú Agreement represents a key opportunity for the democratisation of climate justice in Latin America and the Caribbean. While its implementation faces challenges in protecting environmental defenders, especially young people and children, it remains an urgent priority. Although obstacles persist, advancing its ratification and effective implementation, as in Colombia, can break the cycle of violence and impunity, ensuring the right of present and future generations to a healthy environment. With concrete actions, the agreement can become a driving force for a more just and resilient future.” – Juan David Amaya

We, the undersigned human rights organizations, trade unions and civil society groups, urge the European Commission to take action to ban all trade and business between the EU and Israel's illegal settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT), including East Jerusalem. Such action is essential for the EU and its member states to comply with their obligations under international law.

After two weeks of furious negotiations, COP29 concluded in Azerbaijan with a new finance goal that fails those most affected by the climate crisis, including children. In this piece, we break down this COP’s key outcomes, its controversies and emphasises the intersections of climate justice and human rights.

As we move towards the end of 2024, CRIN is looking back at the year in child rights climate litigation and looking ahead to what might come next. These reflections include State obligations to prevent harm caused by climate change under the European Court of Human Rights and in the International Court of Justice, growing national litigation related to environmental justice and the challenges children still face.

The words below come from passionate young people who advise and collaborate with CRIN, Alana, Plan International Netherlands, ChildFund Alliance, Child Rights Connect, Madhvi4EcoEthics and other children’s rights organisations on their work on children’s right to a safe, healthy and sustainable environment. They met ahead of COP29 to discuss key messages to COP negotiators.

Since 2014 British army trainees aged under 18 at the Army Foundation College (AFC) in Harrogate have suffered an ingrained culture of abuse by instructors, as well as endemic bullying among recruits themselves. CRIN’s new chronological report highlights every known account of abuse at AFC between 2014 and 2024 - drawing on official data, national media reports, court judgments and the testimonies of former recruits and their parents.