Our organization
At KidsRights, we see every day how young people around the world are driving change. From our office in Amsterdam, we work as an international children’s rights organization on research, advocacy, and programs that amplify their voices and increase their impact.
The Board of KidsRights
The board ensures that KidsRights fulfills its objectives and manages the resources entrusted to us with care. The board members serve in a volunteer capacity and share a strong commitment to children’s rights and the power of young changemakers.
The board consists of:
- Marc Dullaert (Chair)
- Koos van der Wal (Treasurer)
- Marianne Kleppe
- Fleur Smeets-Tonies
- Giuseppe Flores d’Arcais
Youth Board
At the heart of our changemaking movement State of Youth is the Youth Board, a group of committed young leaders who help shape the direction and priorities of the movement. The Youth Board represents the values of meaningful youth participation and ensures that decisions are informed by the perspectives and experiences of young people themselves.
The Expert Committee
The winner of the International Children's Peace Prize is selected by the independent Expert Committee for the International Children's Peace Prize, which comprises of international children's rights experts
The KidsRights team
Behind every program is a dedicated team that helps young people make their voices heard. Based in Amsterdam, we work every day on children’s rights, research, and initiatives that inspire young people to take action.
Management
- Rob Peelen – Operational Director
State of Youth (Netherlands)
- Janne Calis – Program Manager
- Liv Verstegen – Program Coordinator
- Eva Ruzius – Intern
KidsRights Index & International Children’s Peace Prize
- Avinash Reddy – Program Manager
- Martina Garcia Miñaur Parreño – Program Officer
- Dina Rajabpour – Intern
State of Youth International
- Marcos de Barros – Program Manager
- Grace O’Halloran – Program Coordinator
Communications & Operations
- Alyan Khan – Communications Specialist
- Yuri von Raesfeld – Administrative & Office Management Assistant
Financial Accounting
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