EPIC invited the participation of children and young people with disabilities who are, or have been in care, with whom they work. The study was structured to ensure appropriate levels of support and accountability, and to allow the meaningful participation of the children and young people.

Protecting the rights of the child is at the core of the Council of Europe’s mission to safeguard human rights, uphold democracy and preserve the rule of law.

Since the escalation of conflict in Ukraine on 24 February 2022, more than 1,000 children have been killed or injured in the country.

Participation is the active involvement of children and young people in decision-making regarding issues that affect their lives

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is an important agreement by countries who have promised to protect children’s rights.

The Comhairle na nÓg Toolkit has been developed by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) Citizen Participation Unit to support the work of those who organise and run the 31 Comhairlí na nÓg throughout the country

The DCYA Citizen Participation Unit and Barnardos formed a partnership in July 2013 to develop a practical guide to support organisations to enable the participation of seldom-heard children and young people.

A national event took place in Croke Park, Dublin on the 20th November 2014. With 500 young people and Youth workers from around Ireland (members of Comhairle na nÓg), the Taoiseach, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs