July 2019: United Nations NY Launch for Global Justice for Children Initiative
The Justice for Children global initiative is launching a Call to Action in New York City to place children at the heart of justice in every nation of the world. More details here.
June 2019: Justice for Children, Justice for All Geneva Launch
A group of internationally recognised organisations working on children’s rights issues have partnered to oversee the development of a global initiative with the ultimate aim of achieving justice for all children, without discrimination. For full details, see here.
March 2018: International Advisory Board Hold First Meeting
Inspiring Children’s Futures hosted its new International Advisory Board in March 2018 for the first time, as they visited Glasgow for their inaugural meeting. For full details, click here.
January 2018: New International Advisory Board Appointed
Inspiring Children’s Futures has announced the membership of its new international advisory Board. This high-level Board brings together expertise and perspectives from Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America, reflecting the truly global nature of our ambitions. For full details, click here.
Nov 2017-Sep 2018: Changing the Narrative: Developmental Needs of Looked After Children
This programme, running from November 2017 through September 2018, seeks to bring people together for a national conversation about how a child developmental orientation can improve how we address the needs of looked after children, their families and those who care for them. For more details see here.
November 2017: First Minister Nicola Sturgeon Kilbrandon Lecture
The First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, delivered the 15th Kilbrandon Lecture at the University's Barony Hall on Thursday 23 November 2017. The event was chaired by Professor Jennifer Davidson, our Executive Director. For details, click here.
June 2017: International Children's Rights Symposium
In June 2017, we brought together an unprecedented gathering of people who are committed to shaping and promoting children's rights from across the world for the International Children’s Rights Symposium. The report, and supporting films, aim to be a record of the conversations and main themes from the event. For details, click here.
June 2017: Stigma in Childhood: The Cultural & Social Perspective
Leading experts in stigma from the USA and the UK spoke at the first workshop of a new programme examining stigma in childhood, held at the University of Strathclyde on May 26. For details, click here.
June 2017: Inspiring Children's Futures Launch
Watch our official launch including the speech from the Scottish Deputy First Minister, John Swinney here.
March 2017: Professor Sonia Ospina: Institute for Inspiring Children's Futures Inaugural Lecture
Watch Professor Sonia Ospina from New York University at our inaugural lecture here.
