Journal Articles

This paper explores the gap between the transformative potential of the UNCRC and the lived realities of children who are growing up in poverty.

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We are pleased to announce a new publication from the Children’s Policy Centre: Taking Action to Reduce Child Poverty: Patching, Reforming or Transforming? by Sharon Bessell in the most recent issue of Social Alternatives.

Over the past 80 years, international human rights and humanitarian law have emphasized the protection of children during war and conflict as one key principles of international humanitarian and human rights law.

This article is co-authored by children and adults, with children taking the lead based on their deep knowledge and daily experience of learning.

This article is co-authored by children and adults, and discusses the things about education, learning and having a healthy life that are important to children.

View article – Children’s Geographies
23 March 2021

View article – Journal of Human Development and Capabilities
22 April 2021.

View article – Australian Journal of Social Issues
24 August 2022