I am an experienced child rights consultant and senior manager with over 15 years of experience in the child rights sector. In my research and consultancy work, I specialise in providing technical assistance to UN agencies (UNICEF and UN Women), governments and non-governmental organisations on child rights law and policy. My main areas of expertise include child protection, safeguarding, child justice and capacity building.I am currently working towards a PhD in Education at Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh. My research looks at children's wellbeing, agency and consent, and parental consent, in competitive sport.