Parallel event on the strengthening of the UN mechanisms for the protection of children’s rights

21st September from 2-4pm – Palais des Nations, Room IX Parallel to the Human Rights Council, OMCT’s Children’s Rights Programme has organised an event aiming to discuss the proposals in favour of strengthening the UN mechanisms for the protection of children’s rights. This debate will be integrated in the follow up of the UN SG’s Study on Violence Against Children, as well as in the context of the Human Rights Council’s review of special procedures. During the event, a panel discussion will take place comprising five high level personalities who will give statements. The panellists are: Mr Noberto Liwski (expert member of the Committee on the Rights of the Child), Mr Vitit Muntarbhorn (Chairperson of the Coordination Committee of Special Procedures and Special Rapporteur on the situation of Human Rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea since 2004 and former Special Rapporteur on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography, 1991-1994), Mr Juan Miguel Petit (Special Rapporteur on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography since 2001), Mr Paulo Sérgio Pinheiro (independent expert of the United Nations’ Study on violence against children) and Mrs Nakpa Polo (member of the African Committee of experts on the rights and welfare of the child). The discussion will be moderated by the Director of OMCT, Mr Eric Sottas. All those interested in children’s rights are welcome to attend and participate in this side event, which will be held on the 21st September from 2 to 4 pm at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, in Room IX. See flyer in English, French or Spanish. Summary of discussions during the parallel event on the strengthening of UN mechanisms for the protection of children’s rights