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Call for Papers:

**Special Issue of Teachers' Work:**

We invite submissions for a special issue focused on Children's Rights and Education. This issue aims to explore the role of educators in promoting children's rights and the social and political structures that impact these efforts. We welcome contributions from researchers and educators, including conceptual papers, original research, theoretical papers, and case studies.
Since ratifying the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCROC) in 1993, New Zealand has emphasized the critical role education plays in maintaining children's rights. The landscape for realising these rights is complex. In 2023 the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child observed that while most children thrive, too many do not experience the same quality of life as their peers and this limits their experiences in education. Educators have a long history of advocating for children's rights, ensuring every child is included, valued, and supported. Recent changes in New Zealand's education system, driven by shifts in government visions means less regulation and more accountability. New policies have significantly impacted teachers, families, and children as well as their communities. These changes highlight the importance of prioritizing children's rights in educational decisions and experiences.
This special issue is organized by OMEP Aotearoa, part of OMEP World, a global organisation focussed on children's rights. We aim to gather diverse perspectives on children's rights in education that address the challenges faced by educators. We look forward to your contributions to advance children's rights in education.

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Scope and Topics:
We welcome submissions that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:

Indigeneity and Children’s Rights: Tangata whenua of Aotearoa New Zealand and alliances to UNDRIP & UNCROC
Implementation and Impact: UNCROC and Education in New Zealand, including recent political changes, initiatives, and curriculum revisions.
Promoting Children's Rights: Strategies, practices, case studies, and examples of the role of teachers in advocating for and protecting children's rights within educational settings.
Curriculum and Rights: The role of curriculum in supporting children's rights-oriented approaches to inclusive teaching and learning and initiative.
Rights and Equitable and Inclusive Practices: Strategies, practices, or issues of rights including reference to UNCROC and UNCRPD.
Cultural and Community Influence: The impact of cultural and linguistic diversity on children's rights and education and the role of communities in supporting integrated advocacy approaches.
Broader Issues: Any other social, environmental sustainability, or political issues related to children's rights and education.

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