Kiel Hosts First-Ever Nationwide Children’s Rights Conference Organized by Children and Youth

The first Children’s Rights Summit launched in Kiel on June 7, 2026. Designed by children and youth, the free event is a unique national initiative primarily targeting children between the ages of 6 and 13 to engage them in discussions regarding their own rights.

The summit is described as a unique event within Germany due to its organizational structure. Rather than being planned by adults for children, the proceedings were shaped by children and youth themselves.

What makes the Children’s Rights Summit unique?

The event is distinguished by the fact that children and youth were the primary architects of the summit’s design. This approach ensures that the event’s structure and content reflect the perspectives and needs of the young people it serves.

By allowing youth to lead the design process, the summit establishes a model for participation that is considered unique on a nationwide scale in Germany.

Who can attend the event in Kiel?

The summit is specifically designed for children between the ages of 6 and 13. This age bracket serves as the primary target audience for the event’s programming.

To ensure the event remains accessible to all eligible children, organizers have made the summit free of charge.