As global momentum builds for stronger, girl-centred legal frameworks, there has never been a more pivotal time for practitioners, policymakers, and advocates to come together to shape the future of girls’ rights in law and practice.

Join us this February 2026 for the Girls Human Rights Practitioners Conference, hosted by the Girls Human Rights Hub , a full day of dynamic sessions exploring how constitutional, criminal, and international law can advance justice, equality, and empowerment for every girl.

From strategic litigation and sector-based reform to the frontiers of AI, climate justice, and digital rights, this conference will unite experts and emerging leaders to bridge the gap between law, policy, and lived experience.

Both in-person and virtual attendance options will be available.

Early registration opens soon, places are limited, and demand is expected to be high for this landmark gathering of the global girls’ rights community. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the movement shaping the legal future for girls worldwide.

GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY:

In-Person Attendance – London
Join us on-site for a full day of sessions, networking, and collaborative learning. In-person tickets include access to all plenaries, breakout discussions, refreshments, lunch, and the closing Action Forum.

• Solicitors and Barristers above 14 years call/PQE: £150

• Solicitors and Barristers above 7 years call/PQE: £125

• Pupils, Trainees, Solicitors and Barristers up to 7 years call/PQE: £95

• Academics/NGOs and other practitioners: £85

Virtual Attendance
Experience the full conference online — including live-streamed plenaries, selected breakout sessions, and the closing Action Forum. Virtual attendees will also receive access to digital materials and recordings after the event.

• Standard Virtual Ticket: £75

THE DAY’S AGENDA

09:00 – 09:30 | Arrival & Registration
Guests arrive for tea, coffee, and a networking breakfast. Registration desk and Girls Human Rights Hub welcome packs available. Exhibitor and partner tables open.

09:30 – 10:00 | Welcome & Opening Keynote
“The Case for a Global Movement for Girls’ Legal Rights”
An opening address framing the urgency of girl-specific law and policy reform. The keynote will set the legal, social, and political context for the day — highlighting protection gaps and the need for a harmonised Girls’ Rights Act framework worldwide.

10:00 – 11:15 | Plenary 1 — Legal Frameworks for Empowerment
Focus: Constitutional, Public & International Law

This foundational plenary explores how legal systems can move beyond protectionism toward empowerment. Panellists will examine how constitutions, legislation, and treaties can embed girls’ rights as enforceable legal norms.

Key Discussion Areas:
• Integrating girls’ rights into national constitutions and legal frameworks
• Translating CEDAW, UNCRC, and regional treaties into domestic law
• The Girls’ Human Rights Act as a model legislative instrument
• Mechanisms for judicial enforcement and constitutional accountability
• The role of legal institutions and bar associations in driving reform

11:15 – 11:30 | Morning Break
Refreshments and networking.

11:30 – 12:45 | Plenary 2 — Strategic Litigation & Global Justice Mechanisms
Focus: Criminal, Family & Public-Interest Litigation

This session examines how landmark litigation and international mechanisms can transform the global landscape for girls’ rights, highlighting precedent-setting judgments and cross-border collaborations.

Key Discussion Areas:
• Litigation driving reform in areas such as FGM, child marriage, and education
• Using UN and regional systems (CEDAW Committee, ECtHR, IACHR, ECOWAS Court)
• Coordinating amicus interventions and global legal networks
• Bridging courtroom victories with policy and legislative outcomes
• Resourcing and scaling transnational litigation partnerships

12:45 – 13:45 | Lunch & Networking
Informal networking lunch with optional partner roundtables.

13:45 – 15:00 | Plenary 3 - Justice in Practice: Sector-Based Solutions
Focus: Education, Migration & Health Law

A practitioner-focused session examining how laws across key public sectors shape girls’ lives. Discussion will explore how to close systemic gaps through rights-based service delivery and strategic advocacy.

Key Discussion Areas:
• Education law: exclusion, disciplinary bias, and dress-code discrimination
• Migration and asylum law: statelessness, detention, and access to protection
• Health law: consent, reproductive justice, and equitable healthcare access
• Coordination between justice, welfare, and social service systems
• Policy pathways for cross-sector accountability

15:00 – 15:15 | Afternoon Break
Tea, coffee, and refreshments.

15:15 – 16:30 | Plenary 4 — Emerging Frontiers in Girls’ Rights
Focus: Technology, Environment & Future Law

A forward-looking discussion on the next generation of legal challenges — from AI bias to climate displacement — and how justice systems can anticipate and respond to evolving risks to girls.

Key Discussion Areas:
• Digital harms, online exploitation, and jurisdictional enforcement gaps
• Data privacy, surveillance, and algorithmic bias in AI systems
• Climate justice, environmental displacement, and resource access
• Intersection of digital rights, environmental law, and gender justice
• Future directions for global advocacy and regulatory reform

16:30 – 17:00 | Action Forum & Closing Reflections
“Towards a Global Legal Ecosystem for Girls”
A concluding session drawing together insights from all plenaries. Participants will identify reform priorities, establish cross-sector partnerships, and outline next steps for collaboration and the advancement of the Girls’ Rights Act initiative.

BOOKING INFORMATION

Speakers at this conference contribute their time pro bono to support the advancement of global girls human rights. Presentation materials will be shared with attendees where available.

BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Payment must be made before the conference unless specific arrangements are agreed in advance.

• Delegates must provide proof of eligibility for their specific category.

• Once submitted, the booking form constitutes a firm booking and cannot be cancelled or refunded.

• Spaces in sessions are limited; allocation will be confirmed upon registration.

• If you have not received your booking acknowledgement prior to the conference date, please contact us.

CANCELLATION POLICY

We have a no-cancellation policy. You may reallocate the ticket to another delegate. Please notify us at least two days before the event.

The organisers reserve the right to amend the programme, speakers, or timing as necessary.