معرفی
Ursula Kilkelly is a Professor of Law and Vice President for Global Engagement at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland. Her expertise lies in international children's rights law and youth justice, with over 20 years of academic, advocacy, and policy work globally. She has held prestigious roles, including the Honorary Rotating Chair in the Enforcement of Children's Rights at Leiden University (2022–2023).
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Master of Laws (LLM)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Chartered Director (C Dir)
Research Interests: Ursula focuses on advancing children's rights across legal systems, particularly in detention facilities, youth justice reform, and international standards. Her work integrates advocacy with academic rigor, emphasizing child-friendly justice systems and policy implementation. She has authored/co-authored over a dozen books and 100 articles, including Advancing Children's Rights in Detention (2021) and National Human Rights Institutions for Children (2021).
Publications Trends: Her recent work explores legal frameworks for child protection during crises (e.g., pandemic impacts on child justice), procedural justice in policing, and the role of arts in rights advocacy. She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to youth justice and policy reform.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the School of Law at UCC, Oberstown Children’s Detention Campus (Ireland), and international organizations like the Council of Europe and UNICEF. She co-edits the journal Youth Justice and advises governments on rights-based policy design.
