About

The Child Rights Summit 2026, organized by the Kerala chapter of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics is designed to address the real-world legal and ethical challenges faced by health professionals, with a strong focus on practical application in everyday clinical settings.

Children are not merely recipients of care—they are individuals with rights that must be respected, protected, and fulfilled in every clinical interaction. While policies and laws on child rights are well established, the real challenge lies in translating these principles into everyday medical practice.

This conference aims to bridge that critical gap.

Through expert sessions, real-world case discussions, and interdisciplinary dialogue, the summit will explore how pediatricians and healthcare professionals can uphold child rights in areas such as:

• Ethical clinical decision-making
• Consent and assent in pediatric care
• Managing medico-legal challenges
• Communication with children and families

The summit will bring together pediatricians, legal experts, policymakers, and child welfare professionals to create a practical roadmap for rights-based care in Kerala and beyond.

Why This Summit Matters

In a healthcare environment increasingly challenged by legal complexities, societal expectations, and resource constraints, ensuring child rights is both a professional responsibility and a moral imperative.

By strengthening awareness and practical skills, this conference seeks to:

• Empower pediatricians to practice confidently within a rights-based framework
• Improve quality and safety of care for children
• Reduce conflicts, misunderstandings, and legal risks
• Advocate for system-level changes that support both patients and healthcare providers

Our Vision

To make child rights an integral, non-negotiable part of everyday pediatric practice—not just a concept discussed in policy rooms, but a lived reality in every clinic, ward, and delivery room.