Prof. Julia Sloth-Nielsen receives the 'Juvenile Justice Without Borders' International Award
The International Juvenile Justice Observatory (IJJO) has announced on December 18th that Prof. Julia Sloth-Nielsen has been granted the 'Juvenile Justice Without Borders' International Award for her outstanding professional trajectory in research, education and development of international standards and children’s laws. This award, now in its 8th Edition, is given biannually by the International Juvenile Justice Observatory (IJJO) to prominent professionals and organisations in the juvenile justice and children’s rights fields.
Prof. Julia Sloth-Nielsen, Emeritus Professor at the University of the Western Cape Faculty of Law, has been awarded for her “distinguished professional trajectory as a researcher and academic, which has contributed significantly to the understanding and improvement of the legal and policy frameworks that affect children at both a national and an international level, including in the field of juvenile justice. The IJJO highlights her work on the development of international standards in children’s rights, as well as on the drafting of children’s laws in a wide range of countries, including Kenya, Mozambique, Zanzibar, South Sudan, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, and South Africa.”
This year marks the 8th anniversary of the 'Juvenile Justice Without Borders' International Award, which was created by the Observatory with the aim of recognising and raising awareness about the great work, professionalism, and firm commitment of people and organisations who, from different fields, contribute to the advancement of juvenile justice and the protection of the rights of children around the world.
In the words of the IJJO Chairman, Francisco Legaz Cervantes, "the individuals and entities awarded in this edition embody the fundamental values that the International Juvenile Justice Observatory seeks to promote through this recognition. Their work reflects an unwavering commitment to defending the rights of children and young people, creating opportunities for their holistic development and for the improvement of juvenile justice systems. Through their efforts in research, advocacy, education and awareness-raising, they have been able to bring about significant changes in legislation, practices and social attitudes."
Watch Prof. Julia Sloth-Nielsen's acceptance speech:
To learn more about the awardees, and see their photos and videos, please go to the
International Juvenile Justice Observatory’s website:
www.oijj.org/en/ijjo-award/2024
The International Juvenile Justice Observatory (IJJO) was established by the Board of Trustees of Fundación Diagrama in 2003 as an autonomous non-profit organisation within the internal structure of Fundación Diagrama. Its work focuses on addressing the issues faced by children and young people in conflict with the law, with an interdisciplinary and plural approach that is also sensitive to different realities and cultures, with the ultimate aim of contributing to the protection of their rights and the improvement of their lives.
This mission is centred on the promotion of the rights of children and young people in conflict with the law through the observation of juvenile justice systems from an international, interdisciplinary, and rights-based perspective, as well as the promotion and support of initiatives that aim to advance a fairer and more inclusive juvenile justice.
The International Juvenile Justice Observatory (IJJO) has announced on December 18th that Prof. Julia Sloth-Nielsen has been granted the 'Juvenile Justice Without Borders' International Award for her outstanding professional trajectory in research, education and development of international standards and children’s laws. This award, now in its 8th Edition, is given biannually by the International Juvenile Justice Observatory (IJJO) to prominent professionals and organisations in the juvenile justice and children’s rights fields.Prof. Julia Sloth-Nielsen, Emeritus Professor at the University of the Western Cape Faculty of Law, has been awarded for her “distinguished professional trajectory as a researcher and academic, which has contributed significantly to the understanding and improvement of the legal and policy frameworks that affect children at both a national and an international level, including in the field of juvenile justice. The IJJO highlights her work on the development of international standards in children’s rights, as well as on the drafting of children’s laws in a wide range of countries, including Kenya, Mozambique, Zanzibar, South Sudan, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, and South Africa.”
This year marks the 8th anniversary of the 'Juvenile Justice Without Borders' International Award, which was created by the Observatory with the aim of recognising and raising awareness about the great work, professionalism, and firm commitment of people and organisations who, from different fields, contribute to the advancement of juvenile justice and the protection of the rights of children around the world.
In the words of the IJJO Chairman, Francisco Legaz Cervantes, "the individuals and entities awarded in this edition embody the fundamental values that the International Juvenile Justice Observatory seeks to promote through this recognition. Their work reflects an unwavering commitment to defending the rights of children and young people, creating opportunities for their holistic development and for the improvement of juvenile justice systems. Through their efforts in research, advocacy, education and awareness-raising, they have been able to bring about significant changes in legislation, practices and social attitudes."
Watch Prof. Julia Sloth-Nielsen's acceptance speech:
More information
Awards websiteTo learn more about the awardees, and see their photos and videos, please go to the
International Juvenile Justice Observatory’s website:
www.oijj.org/en/ijjo-award/2024
The International Juvenile Justice Observatory (IJJO)
The International Juvenile Justice Observatory (IJJO) was established by the Board of Trustees of Fundación Diagrama in 2003 as an autonomous non-profit organisation within the internal structure of Fundación Diagrama. Its work focuses on addressing the issues faced by children and young people in conflict with the law, with an interdisciplinary and plural approach that is also sensitive to different realities and cultures, with the ultimate aim of contributing to the protection of their rights and the improvement of their lives.This mission is centred on the promotion of the rights of children and young people in conflict with the law through the observation of juvenile justice systems from an international, interdisciplinary, and rights-based perspective, as well as the promotion and support of initiatives that aim to advance a fairer and more inclusive juvenile justice.
