Master in International Children’s Rights

The Master in International Children’s Rights at Leiden University is a one-year Master’s program for students who want to make a significant impact in children's rights. It offers a specialized environment with a focus on legal frameworks and interdisciplinary approaches.

Students engage with a curriculum covering international human rights law, private international law, and socio-economic rights of children. The program equips students to tackle challenges like child protection, refugee rights, and enforcement of children's rights in diverse legal systems.

Graduates can work as child rights advocates, legal consultants, and policy advisors in international organizations, NGOs, and governmental agencies, such as UNICEF or local child protection agencies. They develop skills to contribute to the protection and promotion of children's rights worldwide.