Reports and Publications

The metaverse strikes back! - A children's rights perspective on virtual worlds and generative artificial intelligence

The article examines possible opportunities and risks of virtual worlds and generative artificial intelligence in relation to children’s rights under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and recommends the legal concept of personal integrity as a basis for the well-being of (young) users in the metaverse.

The Better Internet for Kids (BIK) Policy Monitor Report 2025

The BIK Policy Monitor Report 2025 is the latest in a series of policy mapping studies, tracking the policy developments related to the European…

Council of Europe HELP Courses

The free HELP online courses offered by the Council of Europe provide legal professionals with concise training on the ECHR, EU fundamental rights, and other key topics. Find out more here.

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Economic Analysis of Verifiable Parental Consent Mechanisms: Evaluating Impact on Consumers and Data Fiduciaries

A February 2025 report by CUTS International examines whether the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 requires verifiable parental…

Regulation Of Behavioural Monitoring and Targeted Advertisements Directed at Children: Ensuring Personalisation Benefits Children.

This report (February, 2025) by CUTS International examines the complex interplay of personalization, behavioral monitoring and targeted advertising in children's digital lives, highlighting opportunities and risks. The report highlights benefits, risks and recommendations for several key sectors. For more information, download the report here.

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A Vision To Zero: A Roadmap to Ending Childhood Sexual Violence

The study, published in January 2025, was developed over 18 months with the help of a global community of 330 stakeholders and individuals from across the sector. The aim was to address the lack of resources and ensure that the focus is on longer-term work and tackling the root causes of child sexual abuse.

Children's Rights-Portal: Materials on children's rights

The Children's Rights Portal is a platform of the "National Coalition Germany - Network for the Implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child" which collects knowledge, literature, academic papers on children's rights in one place. The portal contains materials that address children's rights in their entirety or in greater depth individually. The materials on the Children's Rights Portal support teachers and educational professionals in daycare centres, primary schools, secondary schools and out-of-school settings in addressing children's rights in their learning settings. It contains a wide range of media, such as brochures, podcasts, worksheets, films, games and much more.

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Building Safe Futures: Solutions to end childhood sexual violence

“Building Safe Futures: Solutions to end childhood sexual violence” is a comprehensive evidence review highlighting what works to prevent and respond to childhood sexual violence in low- and middle-income countries.

[Translate to Englisch:] Ansicht: Smartphone policies in schools: What does the evidence say?

Smartphone policies in schools: What does the evidence say?

The Digital Future for Children (DFC) Center supports an evidence base for child rights-based advocacy, and promotes dialogue between science and policy while empowering children's voices. The research report provides an insight into the debate on smartphone policies in schools and the associated children's rights.

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