The Protecting Procedural Rights of Children in the Digital Age (PPRO- Child) project, implemented in collaboration with a diverse group of partners, seeks to safeguard the procedural rights of children in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
We aim to address the unique challenges faced by children within justice systems as technological advancements reshape legal procedures. By fostering innovative approaches, the project ensures that children’s procedural rights are upheld, empowering them to navigate legal systems effectively and fairly.
By bringing together a coalition of partners with complementary expertise, the PPRO-Child project is committed to influencing systemic change and ensure that technological progress contributes to equitable justice outcomes for children.
In short our key messages are:
Children's procedural rights must be protected, including digital justice environments.
The PPRO-Child project develops practical tools to ensure that children's rights are upheld during virtual court proceedings.
We are working across borders to create solutions that protect children's rights in the digitalisation of justice systems.
Our advocacy effort aims to ensure that national and EU policymakers adopt the necessary reforms to safeguard children in digital justice settings.)
The project runs from 2025 to 2027, with a multi-phased implementation strategy that includes research, capacity building, advocacy and dissemination activities. Its primary focus lies in Europe, engaging key stakeholders to create a child-centred digital justice environment.
Children from implementation countries, Ireland, Romania, Spain and Ukraine will form Advisory Boards and will be involved in consultations, with the goal of developing and testing of the pilot project and the production of child-friendly materials. They will also support the project team in strategic decision making, monitoring and finding of solutions to issues which may arise throughout project implementation
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
Partners: Penal Reform International, Tierra de hombres Spain, Terre des hommes Hungary, Terre des hommes Romania, Terre des hommes Ukraine
