The Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion (ISI), Child Identity Protection (CHIP) and supporting organizations are
pleased to convene a Symposium focusing on “The Child’s Right to Identity in Emergency Settings”. This symposium will
delve deeper into the challenges of protecting and preserving identity rights, including nationality rights, for children on
the move and children affected by armed conflict. This event will examine how children’s identity rights are undermined
in emergency settings, the increased risk of statelessness and the need for urgent action on repatriation, reintegration
and reunification of children affected by armed conflict. The event also seeks to identify best practices from the field and
stimulate further action on these issues.
Watch the recording
SESSION I – Article 7 and 8 and in Emergency Settings
Mikiko Ōtani, Chair of the committee on the rights of the child 3:34- 6:48 [3 min]
Jemma Dally, Partner, Goodman Ray 8:37- 15:21 [8 min]
Kirsten Di Martino, Snr. Child Protection Advisor, UNICEF 16: 11- 24:21 [8 min]
Els Jellema, Snr. Child Protection Officer, UNHCR 25:05- 30:40 [5 min]
Benyam Dawit Mezmur, CRC Committee member 31:21- 36:27 [5 min]
Questions from facilitator (Benyam Dawit Mezur, CRC Committee)
Closing question from moderator: (Professor Ton Liefaard, UNICEF Chair, Leiden University) 36:35- 56:00 [20 min]
SESSION II – Children and Armed Conflict
SESSION III – Children on the Move
