Children's
conference
Good
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Demands on politicians
We want to have a say in school and politics and help shape lessons - with the right to vote from the age of 12. There should be less homework so that there is more time for leisure. Our privacy must be respected - in school showers and on mobile phones. We demand mandatory anti-discrimination programmes at all schools to combat bullying.
Edition
2025
When: 26 to 29 November 2025
Where: Pestalozzi Children's Village, Trogen AR
Who: 30 to 40 children from 4th - 6th primary school class
Prerequisite: Desire and interest in thinking about and discussing children's rights
Participation fee: Free of charge
Travel: Meeting points in larger towns will be organised for the outward and return journey, your parents do not have to drive you to the Children's Village.
This is how the four days are organised
Arrival and familiarisation, we show you the children's village, the camp house and get to know all the children better.
Together we explore the warehouse and find the children's rights. We discuss and play with children's rights, because not all children in Switzerland are doing well.
We help these children by asking you to tell us what the adults could do better. These ideas will be collected and presented to the adults and children on Saturday.
We celebrate your ideas and invite everyone to join in! You can tell the adults what is important to you so that all children in Switzerland have a better future.
Frequently asked questions
After the registration deadline, we decide who is allowed to attend the children's conference. This way, we can ensure that we include all regions of the country. If you are one of the lucky ones, we will send you a letter for your teacher after confirming your attendance. In this letter, we will ask your teacher to give you the three days off school. And we will write how you can report back to your school class after the children's conference so that even more children learn about children's rights.
At the children's conference, you will learn many things that are important for children. For example, you will learn where you can go to assert your rights. We therefore ask your teacher to give you the opportunity to tell your class about your experiences.
There will be enough people in the children's village to look after you around the clock. There are trained teachers who will look after you during group work and also during your free time. You will also be accompanied by the other children and carers from the Children's Village on the journey to Trogen. There will be adults who know how to support children.
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