DSPO 25A64 - Evolution of child protect°policies in the context of global challenges & critical transformations
DSPO 25A64 · Spring semester 2025-2026
- Language of tuition
- English
- Course type
- Cours séminaire
- Number of hours
- 24
- Credits
- 5
Information
Description
This course provides a thorough introduction to child protection systems in Europe and how international
humanitarian efforts address child welfare in developing regions, with a focus on West Africa. Divided into
two modules, the first examines the EU’s child protection priorities—such as digital safety, AI governance,
and deinstitutionalization—while the second focuses on the work of international organizations in tackling
issues like poverty, gender-based violence, and conflict. Students will engage with theoretical frameworks,
case studies, and expert guest lectures to develop critical thinking and practical skills grounded in real-world
policymaking and service delivery.
Prerequisites
None
Assessment
Oral presentations (40%), mid-term exam (30%), and final exam (30%). Students present in pairs on session
topics. Presentations must be critical and clear. Mid-term: in-class essay on sessions 1–6. Final: at-home
comparative essay on child protection policy evolution.
Readings
Main readings 5
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Cohen, Susan A. (2011). Child Marriage and Sexual Exploitation: The Context of Reproductive Rights Violations. Guttmacher Policy Review, Vol. 14, No. 2.
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Marco Odello, International Journal of Refugee Law (2007). "Unaccompanied Minors: Rights and Protection"
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Mariya Stoilova , Sonia Livingstone, Rishita Nandagiri. Digital by Default: Children’s Capacity to Understand and Manage Online Data and Privacy https://www.cogitatiopress.com/mediaandcommunication/article/view/3407/3407
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OECD, July 2023. Healthy diets, costs and food policies in the Sahel and West Africa: https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/docserver/2ac5e663
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UNICEF Innocenti Report: "Children in Conflict with the Law"- global review based on evidence from UNICEF’s fieldwork
Teaching units
| Unit no. | Unit type | Teaching units | Teachers | Number of hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56461 | Cours séminaire | The evolution of child protection policies in the context of global challenges and critical transfor | Vera RADEVA HADJIEVA | 24 | 5 |
Teachers
- Vera RADEVA HADJIEVA
In the curricula
- Bachelor, Programme d'échange, semestre 4, seminaires - 25/26COLLÈGE UNIVERSITAIRE - CAMPUS PARIS
- Bachelor, semestre 4, 25/26 : cours séminairesCOLLÈGE UNIVERSITAIRE - CAMPUS PARIS
Contacts and resources
- Contact
- NICOULEAU Svetlana