Kids running in field.

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.

(Re)discover the IRLRC

an article by Karine Fossou (OVPRI)

Discover the research lab dedicated to the recognition of children's rights

Children holding hands

Events

Webinar on World Children's Day - NOV 20
WORLD CHILDREN'S DAY
Nov 20

Indigenous children's interests, governance and self-determination

The Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on the Rights of the Child (IRLRC) is pleased to invite you to this webinar organized as part of the World Children's Day.

IRLRC Events

All events
BOOK CLUB
Oct 18 to Nov 15

IRLRC Book Club: What Happened to You?

TRAINING OFFERED IN FRENCH
May 25

IRLRC Training: Spotlight on Education

CIVIL LAW LECTURE SERIES
Mar 23

Young persons’ reflections on their rights as children

Featured information

ESSAY COMPETITION 2022-2023
Jacqueline Thibault
ESSAY COMPETITION 2022-2023

Winner of the 2022-2023 IRLRC Essay Competiton

The IRLRC is delighted to announce the results of its annual essay contest on children's rights for 2022-2023!
Blog
IRLRC Blog
Blog

Read the Laboratory's blog articles!

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

Quick links

Annual Report IRLRC

Annual Reports

Read our latest Annual Report!
IRLRC Partners

Partners

Meet our partners.
Give now

Give now

Support the laboratory's initiatives.
Subscribe to our mailing list

Mailing list

Be notified of our upcoming events and initiatives!

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
[email protected]

Indigenous affirmation

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.

Learn more.