Author: Yunus Oppier

Hungary’s new anti-LGBTQI+ law: deterioration of the spirit of understanding, peace and tolerance

Posted on Yunus OppierPosted in Children's Rights, Exploitation, Freedom, Human Rights, LGBTQ+ Rights

On 15 June 2021, the Hungarian government passed a new law that was quickly followed by international outrage. The law, originally drafted to further criminalise paedophilia, could have severe consequences on the rights of LGBTQI+ children. However, the Hungarian government has insisted that the law was passed to protect the children and their rights. What […]

The virtuous cycle of meaningful child participation

Posted on Yunus OppierPosted in Children's Rights, Education, Empowerment, Freedom

On 1 April 2021, the European Union and the Council of Europe launched the joint project ‘CP4EUROPE’. This project seeks to improve the means and opportunities for child participation (Council of Europe, 2021). Although participation is considered to be a fundamental right of the child, there is still an increasing need for projects which would […]