Ann Skelton, Chair of UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, Presentation at CHCO

The event will feature a keynote address by Professor Ann Skelton on, “Advancing Children’s Healthcare Rights through Advocacy,” which will explore the challenges and opportunities facing children’s healthcare and emphasize the role of advocacy in driving positive change. The presentation will highlight opportunities to ensure that all children have access to the healthcare they need to ensure the highest attainable standard of health as guaranteed under the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Skelton is a globally recognized expert in children’s rights law, with a distinguished career spanning academia, advocacy, and international policymaking. Her visit to Colorado marks a significant opportunity to engage with the local community on the critical issue of children’s healthcare rights.

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About Ann Skelton

Professor Skelton is the Chairperson of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child. She is a Professor of Law at the University of Pretoria and Leiden University, and a visiting professor at the University of Oxford and the University of Strathclyde. With a rich history of championing children’s rights through legal advocacy and policy development, Professor Skelton’s insights will undoubtedly inspire and inform the audience.