‘The commitment to children’s rights stems from the recognition of the unique challenges faced by children with imprisoned parents‘ What is Kirkens Bymisjon, and what does it do? Kirkens Bymisjon is an open and inclusive non-profit, diaconal organisation. Its mission is to uncover injustice, alleviate need and address the underlying causes of need and injustice. The

‘Children with imprisoned parents are among the most vulnerable and neglected groups.‘ Žaneta Dvořáčková is the Deputy Director of Czech Prison Fellowship and the Director of all PFCZ programs for families and children of incarcerated parents. What is Czech Prison Fellowship, and what does it do? Czech Prison Fellowship is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to helping

‘I want to ensure that children in difficult life situations receive the support they need to lead happy and fulfilling lives.‘ What is and what does Hoppenbank e.V.? Hoppenbank e.V. is a non-profit organization that provides assistance to offenders from Bremen, Germany. We focus on preventing imprisonment, providing counseling in prison and transition management. We

‘Children come into this world with open minds and open hearts. Supporting the rights of children helps support the sustainability of an open mind and heart.’ Elizabeth Ayre is Executive Director of Children of Prisoners Europe (COPE), a Paris-based organisation working with over 141 member and affiliate organisations and individuals across Europe and worldwide to

‘The onus is on adults to shift norms and improve systems so every child can flourish, with their dignity upheld‘. Currently working as Project Director at COPE and on the Game with Mum & Dad project (GWMD), Paula Akyol has experience in child education, NGOs and the arts sector. She is committed to working collaboratively and

‘Children affected by parental imprisonment have often been invisible, neglected, stigmatised, marginalised and sidelined’ I worked for the EU for 33 years. From 2011-2018, I was European Commission Coordinator for the rights of the child. After a leave of absence from September 2018, I retired on 1 May 2022. As of 27 May 2024, on