Societies and states are at crossroads in their conception and treatment of children. The traditional view of children as vulnerable individuals has been challenged, and the recognition that they are individual citizens with rights are emerging. The unit addresses normative, legal and empirical research questions related to children’s rights, child protection and child welfare with the aim to understand the role of law and administrative, political, judicial institutions as well as ideas, interpretations and practices around children´s rights that are embedded in societies' cultural practices. Research Leader: Marit Skivenes.. Contact: info@lawtransform.no.