443 search results for “child lotte kees” in the Student website
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Which Leiden alumni are in the Dutch House of Representatives?
Of the 150 elected representatives, 24 studied or conducted their PhD research in Leiden. Who are they and which degrees are most popular among these MPs?
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Four hundred and fifty trees for Leiden University’s 450th anniversary
Leiden and The Hague have an extra 450 trees thanks to a special campaign to mark the 450th anniversary of the Relief of Leiden and Leiden University’s foundation. Over the past few months, Stadslab Leiden has worked on an initiative to plant young trees with the residents of the two cities.
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Outgoing exchange coordinators
Outgoing exchange coordinators can provide you with information and advice if you are interested in going abroad as part of your Leiden University study programme.
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Mitch van GeelFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Ralph Rippe
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Children’s Rights Moot Court 2021: 7 to 16 June 2021
48 student teams from all over the world will be taking part in the international online moot court competition. The event is organised by Leiden University in partnership with Baker McKenzie.
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Judi MesmanFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Marinus van IJzendoorn
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Jochanan VeerbeekFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Esmaralda van 't NetFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Documentary offers unique insight into the work of juvenile court judges
The documentary ‘De Stem van het Kind’ (The Voice of the Child) gives an impressive insight into the work of juvenile court judges. Documentary maker Pieter Fleury, Professor of Children’s Rights Ton Liefaard and juvenile court judge Johan Visser worked together for the past seven years to make the…
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Kim Schuurman wins 2023 Jaap Doek Children’s Rights Thesis Award
Each year, the Jaap Doek Children’s Rights Thesis Award is presented to the student who has written the best master’s thesis in the Netherlands or Belgium in the field of children’s rights. The award was established by Defence for Children and Leiden University's Department of Child Law.
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Study associations
A study association is a good way to combine study-related activities with pleasure. Every faculty has one or more study association.
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Rosanneke EmmenFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Isabel Magaya
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Eeuw van den Heuvel
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Katherine Watson
Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Marit Guda
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Elseline Hoekzema
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Simona FlorescuFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Melanie FranseFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Nina KrupljaninFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Tim MainhardFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Paul van den BroekFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Chrisje Sandelowsky-BosmanFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Erica Bohnen
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Tejaswini SharmaFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Maretha de JongeFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Carline van HeijningenFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Qijia CongFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Lecture series Sustainability & Law popular with students
The sixth edition of the lecture series Duurzaamheid & Recht was held during the last semester. Once again, it attracted many students.
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Matheus Mendes wins Jaap Doek Thesis Prize 2024 for his research on the right to read
Matheus Mendes was awarded the 12th Jaap Doek Thesis Prize at a ceremony on 13 December 2024 for his thesis on the right to read. The prize honours outstanding master’s theses in children’s rights.
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Flash interview with alumna Kartica van der Zon
Did you know that PhD candidates are also alumni of your alma mater? High time to put a PhD alumna and her research in the spotlight. Besides, this month our UNICEF Chair in Children’s Rights is celebrating its tenth anniversary.
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Recognition for outstanding master’s programmes at Leiden Law School
Both Child Law (LL.M.) and Public International Law (Advanced LL.M.) score above average across the board in the 2026 ‘Keuzegids Masters’. The assessment is based on the National Student Survey, in which students evaluate their own study programme.
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Flying pencil links Leiden and The Hague at launch of new degree programmes
It was a memorable start to September. While Leiden marked the opening of the academic year, The Hague celebrated the launch of three new degree programmes. Students were welcomed on a blue carpet rolled out at the entrance to the lecture halls.
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Force judges to listen to parents before placing children in care
Parents are not always heard before their children’s placement in care is extended. They can only have their say if they ask the judge for a hearing themselves. ‘It should be the other way round,’ says Mariëlle Bruning, Professor of Child Law in a ‘De Nieuws BV’ broadcast.
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A decade devoted to shaping the future of children’s rights
The Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in International Children’s Rights (LL.M.) was launched in 2015 to equip a generation of professionals to protect the rights of children worldwide. As the programme celebrates its 10th anniversary, we reflect on its impact.
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Spinoza Prize for Professor Bernet Elzinga
How can parents avoid passing on stress and mental health problems to their children? Professor of Stress-Related Psychopathology Bernet Elzinga develops simple interventions to help both parents and young people. For her research, she has been awarded the Spinoza Prize, the highest academic honour…
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Parents under pressure to cooperate 'voluntarily' in youth support
Staff at Dutch youth care services sometimes put parents under pressure to cooperate 'voluntarily'. There are instances when children are removed from the home without the approval of the court. This may have some benefits from the perspective of the support services, but in legal circles there are…
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Faculty-specific sessions
Discover the unique options offered by your faculty, designed to enrich your academic journey and broaden your global perspective. Join our faculty-specific sessions to explore how studying abroad can enhance your education and open doors to exciting new experiences.
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Marga Sikkema-de JongFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Sophie van RijnFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Students Conference Day: Gender, Race, Intersectionality and Law
Until now, systematic discussions of gender, race and law have received little attention from Dutch law faculties, especially at the undergraduate teaching level. At the same time, public calls for discussion of these issues increases rapidly.
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Master’s thesis on Children’s Rights? Win the Jaap Doek Children’s Rights Thesis Award 2025
Education
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Master’s thesis about Children’s Rights? Win the Jaap Doek Children’s Rights Thesis Award 2021
The Jaap Doek Children’s Rights Thesis Award is an annual award for the best thesis in the field of Children’s Rights granted by Defence for Children and the Department of Child Law of Leiden Law School.
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Marielle Bruning in Binnenlands Bestuur: ‘Geef kinderen met een maatregel voorrang in de jeugdzorg'
‘Om de problemen in de jeugdbescherming op te kunnen lossen heb ik de gemeenten nodig’, zei minister Weerwind van Rechtsbescherming onlangs in de Tweede Kamer. Maar volgens hoogleraar jeugdrecht Mariëlle Bruning moet het rijk stoppen met het verwijzen naar andere partijen en zélf nu zorgen dat de boel…
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Award ceremony Jaap Doek Children's Rights Thesis Award
Award ceremony
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Ton LiefaardFaculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid
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From home desk to lecture room: highlights and looking ahead
The new academic year will get underway in just two weeks’ time. In recent weeks, this summer series has looked back on studying at home, shared hotspots in Leiden and provided tips for the new academic year. This final contribution will reflect on the past academic year for the last time by featuring…