The KidsRights Index is the first and only global ranking that measures how children’s rights are respected around the world. Based on data from 194 countries, it reveals where progress is being made, where children are being left behind and provides the evidence needed to drive meaningful change.
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KidsRights Index 2026: Youth Obesity Now a Global Epidemic
Obesity is rising among the youngest generations on every continent. Read this and other key findings in the KidsRights Index 2026.
At KidsRights, we combine global research with the experiences of young changemakers to make children's rights visible and inspire action. From the KidsRights Index to the State of Youth reports, our research shows where progress is being made and where the world needs to do better.
KidsRights Index: Measuring children's rights worldwide
State of Youth: our preferendaYoung people experience global challenges first, but their voices are often missing from policies and decision-making. State of Youth changes that.
Through our global and national youth preferenda, thousands of young people make their voices heard on the issues that shape their lives. Their priorities, ideas, and solutions provide a powerful mandate for action. We bring these insights to decision-makers, policymakers, and world leaders, ensuring that young people do not just join the conversation, but help shape it.
Young people experience global challenges first, but their voices are often missing from policies and decision-making. State of Youth changes that.
Through our global and national youth preferenda, thousands of young people make their voices heard on the issues that shape their lives. Their priorities, ideas, and solutions provide a powerful mandate for action. We bring these insights to decision-makers, policymakers, and world leaders, ensuring that young people do not just join the conversation, but help shape it.
Why research matters
Children and young people often feel the impact of global challenges first. War, climate change, inequality and growing mental pressures shape their daily lives, yet their experiences are often missing from policies and decision-making.
That is why the KidsRights Index measures how children’s rights are respected around the world and makes visible where children are being left behind. The State of Youth reports build on these insights by giving young people a platform to share their ideas, concerns and solutions. Together, they combine data and lived experiences to drive meaningful change.
The impact of our research
Research only matters when it creates change. Our reports help shape public debate, support policymakers and strengthen the work of young changemakers around the world.
Global reach
1.19 billion people reached, 305 news articles
Young voices in the Netherlands
7 representative studies, 14,023 young people
Global youth participation
a global preferendum about biodiversity
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Do you have a question about the KidsRights Index, the State of Youth reports or our research on children's rights? Or would you like to explore a partnership?
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