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Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on the Rights of the Child

The Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on the Rights of the Child (IRLRC) was created in March 2007. Its purpose is to foster interdisciplinary research on issues related to children's rights and well-being. The range of research initiatives conducted by members and promoted by the Laboratory is vast and rich.

Events

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Clara Laplante-Bédard

Winner of the 2023-2024 IRLRC Essay Competiton

The IRLRC is delighted to announce the result of its annual essay contest on children's rights for 2023-2024!
DCL5531 - LES DROITS DE L'ENFANT offered in Winter 2025 in French

Graduate course on the rights of the child

The course DCL5531 - Les droits de l'enfant will be offered in French in WINTER 2025 by Professor Nathalie Bélanger (Faculty of Education).
IRLRC Blog

Read the Laboratory's blog articles!

Read the IRLRC's blog where the chosen topics touch on themes of interest to society.

Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on the Rights of the Child (IRLRC)

Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section

University of Ottawa
57 Louis Pasteur
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
K1N 6N5
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We pay respect to the Algonquin people, who are the traditional guardians of this land. We acknowledge their longstanding relationship with this territory, which remains unceded. 

We pay respect to all Indigenous people in this region, from all nations across Canada, who call Ottawa home. 

We acknowledge the traditional knowledge keepers, both young and old. And we honour their courageous leaders: past, present, and future. 

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