In 1924, the Geneva Declaration on the Rights of the Child addressed for the first time all the nations of the world to affirm the duty of States and individuals to systemic care for children. The Declaration set out 5 points covering aspects of: children's physical and mental health, safety, support, and the development and fulfillment of their talents and abilities.

100 years after the Declaration, the editors of a planned publication invite to explore the development and implementation of the law of children and childhood protection, everyday practices, issues and challenges from the perspective of social history with a focus on East Central Europe.

Depending on the interest, we plan to compile a special issue or an edited volume in an internationally renowned journal or publishing house (with peer review and a ranking in Scopus and WoS).

Expressions of interest are expected until: May 31 with an abstract of up to 500 words and a including your ORCID of max. 300 words. We expect your article of up to 9.000 words including references until October 31, 2026.

Please send your abstract and bio to Ieva Balciune (astro.ieva@gmail.com) and Heidi Hein-Kircher (heidi.hein-kircher@rub.de).

Please learn more about the planned publication here.