1,171 search results for “child law” in the Staff website
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‘The child protection system really isn’t in good order’
Last Thursday the Dutch House of Representatives held a debate on children being put into care when the childcare benefits scandal (toeslagenaffaire) had caused problems for their families. Four Leiden University academics were asked by the House to produce a fact sheet for this debate, bringing together…
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Brechtje Paijmans is 'Mr.' of the week
Since 1 November 2022, Brechtje Paijmans is endowed professor of Conflict Resolution and Legal Protection in Education. Dutch trade journal Mr. interviewed her about her appointment.
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Mariëlle Bruning on waiting lists in Dutch youth care
How many children are waiting for help from youth services in the Netherlands at any given time? And exactly how long do they have to wait?
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Graduation ceremony of the LL.M. Advanced Studies in International Children’s Rights 2022-2023
On Wednesday, 30 August 2023, the graduation ceremony took place in Leiden University’s Academy Building. The ceremony was a momentous occasion, attended by distinguished guests, faculty members, and the proud families and friends of the graduates. The event celebrated the hard work, dedication, and…
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Wilma Wentholt
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
w.g.m.wentholt@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 4048
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New special chair in Educational Theory and Law
Following a special donation, the Stichting Pro Juventute foundation is facilitating a new special chair in Educational Theory and Law. Through the chair, Pro Juventute hopes to realise optimum child protection from a coherent legal and educational perspective.
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Policies, codes of conduct, and laws
There are regulatory policies and recommendations in place, which you should comply with and take into consideration during your research.
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Mirjam Sombroek-van Doorn appointed as Professor Law and Health
Starting 1 October 2022, Mirjam Sombroek-van Doorn has been appointed as Professor Law and Health.
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Ymke de Bruijn
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
y.de.bruijn@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9503
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Jeanette Satink
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
a.e.j.satink@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Camila Espinoza Chaparro
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
c.p.espinoza.chaparro@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 6718
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Kyra Verboon
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
k.e.verboon@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Harriet Vermeer
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
vermeer@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3491
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Will AI be listening in on your future job interview? On law, technology and privacy
The law and Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications need to be better aligned to ensure our personal data and privacy are protected. PhD candidate Andreas Häuselmann can see opportunities with AI, but dangers if this does not happen.
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Symposium on ten years of progress for children's rights: OPIC
In a collaborative effort between the Leiden Children’s Rights Observatory, the Leiden Law Academy, UNICEF and the Petitions Section of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, a symposium held last week commemorated the tenth anniversary of the Optional Protocol to the Convention…
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'The situation with Intervence is unacceptable'
The introduction of market forces in the field of youth protection has failed. This is clearly demonstrated by the unrest and problems surrounding the dismantling and splitting up of youth care organisation Intervence in Zeeland, says Professor of Child Law Mariëlle Bruning.
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Professor Ann Skelton appointed as Children’s Rights Chair at Leiden University
Leiden University’s Executive Board has appointed South African Professor Ann Skelton as the new Chair of Children’s Rights in a Sustainable World as of 1 October 2022.
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International Peace and Justice Master Fund – Law and Society Scholarship
Master
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Programme Coordinator Advanced Master International Civil and Commercial Law
Law
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Megumi Kitagawa
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
m.kitagawa@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3441
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Leiden Law Cast #4: Changes to administrative law in the Netherlands with Prof. T. Barkhuysen
Leiden Law Cast is a podcast made by Leiden Law School, Leiden University, for everyone who wants to learn more about current legal issues.
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New Programme Director for master’s programmes in Law
After more than five years, Professor Armin Cuyvers has handed over the position of Programme Director for the master’s programmes in Law to Marije Schneider, who started on 1 January 2024. Her vision, drive and experience mean she is well placed to fulfil the role.
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Children’s Rights Moot Court 2021: 7 to 16 June 2021
48 student teams from all over the world will be taking part in the international online moot court competition. The event is organised by Leiden University in partnership with Baker McKenzie.
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Data analysis of dark web forums in the fight against child sexual abuse
By far the majority of users of child sexual abuse networks (or child porn forums as they are sometimes called) on the dark web do not actively communicate there but download illegal material, therefore committing a criminal offence. But they often stay under the police and judiciary’s radar. PhD candidate…
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How do parents’ brains react to feedback about their child?
Parents appear to be extremely sensitive to feedback they receive about their child. Just how sensitive depends on the (‘rose-tinted’) glasses through which they look at their child. All this can be seen in the brain. Neuroscientist Lisanne van Houtum and her Leiden colleagues published on this issue…
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Leiden law alumna appointed as Aotearoa New Zealand Chief Children’s Commissioner
Dr Claire Achmad has taken up the role of Aotearoa New Zealand’s Chief Children’s Commissioner from 1 November 2023, for a term of five years.
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Honorary doctorate for child rights activist Graça Machel
Mozambican politician and child rights activist Graça Machel will receive an honorary doctorate from Leiden University for her commitment to the rights of women and children in Africa and elsewhere. She will be awarded the honorary doctorate on the Dies Natalis, the University’s foundation day, on 8…
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Sheila van Berkel
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
berkelsvan@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 6622
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Sabine van der Asdonk
Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
s.van.der.asdonk@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 5438
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How do you help a child suffering from depression?
What causes depression in a child and how can they get over it? Leiden Professor of Psychology Bernet Elzinga and behavioural scientist Carine Kielstra recently hosted a webinar on the subject of depression in teenagers. The level of interest was overwhelming.
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Coordinator Advanced Master European and International Human Rights Law (0,2 fte)
Law
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Girl brings charges of child abuse by youth care facility
The 16-year-old girl was staying in a closed juvenile care institution where, among other things, she was administered 'pain stimuli'. The charges are the first of their kind, says Mariëlle Bruning, Professor of Children and the Law, to Dutch newspaper the Volkskrant.
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Students Conference Day: Gender, Race, Intersectionality and Law
Until now, systematic discussions of gender, race and law have received little attention from Dutch law faculties, especially at the undergraduate teaching level. At the same time, public calls for discussion of these issues increases rapidly.
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Stijn Voskamp
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
s.voskamp@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 8823
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Rick Weijers
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
h.j.weijers@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3536
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Michelle Michels
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
m.michels@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 7298
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Jouke Tegelaar
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
j.t.tegelaar@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Steven Truxal
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
s.j.truxal@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 7725
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Michel de Ridder
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
m.j.j.de.ridder@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Sevike Yelpaze
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
s.yelpaze@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 7405
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Melvin Tjon Akon
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
m.r.tjon.akon@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Elieske Kallenberg
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
e.kallenberg@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Leiden Law School Professor Ann Skelton Awarded Honorary Doctorate from the University of Strathclyde
Leiden Law School takes great pride in announcing that the University of Strathclyde has bestowed an honorary doctorate on Professor Ann Skelton, Professor of Children's Rights in a Sustainable World at Leiden Law School and Chair of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child. This prestigious…
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Marijke Melles
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
m.w.melles@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3558
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Hendrik Stolz
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
h.stolz@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Lotte Kremers
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
l.kremers@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Lotte Baas
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
l.baas@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Jan Hebly
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
j.m.hebly@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Matthias Haentjens
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
m.haentjens@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 8527
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Julie Reynders
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
j.l.n.reynders@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 1272