UNICEF Innocenti hosts Leading Minds Conference on the Vital Importance of Child Identity
At Leading Minds 2022, two priority areas on child identity were examined, firstly eliminating discrimination, exclusion and violence against children based on identity; and secondly supporting and fostering positive child and youth identities. The event was led by UNICEF Innocenti Office of Research and Foresight as well as an inspirational group of young leaders who spoke about discrimination in areas such as indigenous groups, disability, children on the move and race. Child Identity Protection (CHIP) was honoured to participate in the discussions, including a panel on the child’s right to identity and State obligations, stressing the need to build on legal identity, to ensure other identity rights such as family relations are well protected. CHIP looks forward to collaborating to ensure that every child is visible and has access to all their identity rights.
Source : https://www.unicef-irc.org/events/leading-minds-conference-2022.html
