Child and Family in Contemporary Society

Child and Family in Contemporary Society Interdisciplinary Journal of the Faculty of Law Osijek.

[WORLD DAY AGAINST CHILD LABOUR]One of the still-present global problems related to the protection of children's rights ...
12/06/2025

[WORLD DAY AGAINST CHILD LABOUR]

One of the still-present global problems related to the protection of children's rights is child labor. Over the past few years, numerous circumstances have influenced the spread of this problem, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, wars, and crises.

This problem is most prominent on the African continent where about one-fifth of children are victims of child labor. However, data shows that this problem is most prominent in middle-income countries.

World Day Against Child Labor 2025 focuses special attention on the progress made and encourages discussion on further policies on this issue.

You can publish your scientific research on this topic in the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society.

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[PRESENTATION OF ARTICLES]In the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society (Vol. 1, No. 2, 2024), an article by A...
27/05/2025

[PRESENTATION OF ARTICLES]

In the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society (Vol. 1, No. 2, 2024), an article by Asea Gašparić, Master of Laws, Ph.D. Candidate / Scientific Researcher, was published under the title „Liability and Protection of Child Soldiers under International Criminal Law“.

A part of the abstract of this article is highlighted: „The issue of child soldiers within the realm of international law presents a complex and multifaceted challenge, encompassing considerations of human rights, humanitarian law, and the protection of vulnerable populations - children. This article delves into the legal framework and debates regarding child soldiers in international law, analysing key international instruments such as the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and its Optional Protocol, the Rome Statute, and the Protocols Additional to the Geneva Conventions. At the heart of the discussion lies the tension between viewing child soldiers solely as victims deserving protection and recognising their potential liability for crimes committed during armed conflicts. The absence of a uniform minimum age for criminal liability complicates the prosecution of child soldiers, raising questions about their capacity for intent and understanding of the previously committed acts. However, international humanitarian law outlines the obligations of parties to armed conflicts to protect children from recruitment and involvement in hostilities. Moreover, the jurisdictional limitations of international courts, such as the International Criminal Court, pose challenges in addressing crimes committed by child soldiers. While efforts have been made to prosecute those responsible for recruiting children, the specific circumstances surrounding child soldiering demand a careful balance between accountability and protection. (…)“.

The complete article (in English) is available at the following link: https://hrcak.srce.hr/clanak/472757 / https://hrcak.srce.hr/ojs/index.php/dijeteiobitelj/article/view/31538.



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[PROTECTION OF OLDER PERSONS]Older people are part of our families whose social position has been particularly actualize...
21/05/2025

[PROTECTION OF OLDER PERSONS]

Older people are part of our families whose social position has been particularly actualized in recent decades.

To strengthen their social position, the United Nations adopted the United Nations Principles for Older Persons in 1991 (General Assembly resolution 46/91, 16 December 1991), which still represent important guidelines for protecting their rights. The Principles are available at the following link: https://bit.ly/3YQ7utN.

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[INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES]International Day of Families has been celebrated on 15 May continuously since 1989. In a...
15/05/2025

[INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES]

International Day of Families has been celebrated on 15 May continuously since 1989. In addition to the general goal of raising awareness about the importance of the family in society, each year this day is marked with a central theme that highlights a specific problem related to the family.

The central theme of this year's International Day of Families is "Family-oriented Policies for Sustainable Development: Towards the Second World Summit for Social Development 2025". This aims to highlight previous initiatives aimed at family protection by presenting good practices at the national and regional levels, and to present family protection policies in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

You can publish your scientific research on this topic in the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society.

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[PRESENTATION OF ARTICLES]In the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society (Vol. 1, No. 2, 2024), an article by D...
29/04/2025

[PRESENTATION OF ARTICLES]

In the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society (Vol. 1, No. 2, 2024), an article by Dunja Duić, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Martina Drventić Barišin, Ph.D., Senior Assistant, was published under the title „Protection of Child Migrants and Asylum Seekers in the EU“.

A part of the abstract of this article is highlighted: „The protection of the rights of migrant children and children asylum seekers in the European Union represents one of the most sensitive and complex issues of contemporary migration policy. Children, especially those who travel alone or are separated from their families, are among the most vulnerable groups of migrants and thus face many challenges. The legal framework should, therefore, offer adequate and complete protection in accordance with the principle of the best interests of the child, which most importantly implies the protection of the child’s dignity, primarily during detention, the right to health care and education, respect of procedural rights and the right to family unity. The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU stipulates that the child’s best interest must be taken into account in any action related to children, which includes the actions of the EU within the jurisdiction of immigration and asylum policy. The paper deals with the most important legislation and CJEU practice concerning the rights of children of migrants and asylum seekers within the framework of the EU’s immigration and asylum policy, considering the new rules of the Pact on Migration and Asylum, which will come into force in 2026. (…)“.

The complete article (in Croatian) is available at the following link: https://hrcak.srce.hr/clanak/472755 / https://hrcak.srce.hr/ojs/index.php/dijeteiobitelj/article/view/34313.



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[PRESENTATION OF ARTICLES]In the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society (Vol. 1, No. 2, 2024), an article by A...
03/04/2025

[PRESENTATION OF ARTICLES]

In the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society (Vol. 1, No. 2, 2024), an article by Anita Barišić, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, was published under the title „Mental Health of Foster Mothers for Children“.

A part of the abstract of this article is highlighted: „The role of foster parents is demanding and responsible in the context of caring for children, and foster carers may experience stress that affects their burnout and mental health. The aim of this paper is to present a part of the results of a broader study that aimed to examine the contribution of sociodemographic characteristics, foster carers’ experiences, resilience, and social support, as well as sources of stress among foster carers for children, professional burnout, and its effects on the mental health of foster mothers (emotional state, anxiety, and depression). The study included 135 foster mothers for children. Using hierarchical regression analysis, the results showed that a greater presence of stress sources and emotional exhaustion predicted worse emotional states in foster mothers, whereas a higher level of personal achievement predicted better emotional states. Predictors of anxiety included a greater number of people under the foster mother's care, fostering a child with internalized behavioural problems, fostering a baby, and perceived low family social support. (…)“.

The complete article (in Croatian) is available at the following link: https://hrcak.srce.hr/clanak/472753 / https://hrcak.srce.hr/ojs/index.php/dijeteiobitelj/article/view/33181.



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[TOWARDS INTEGRATED CHILD PROTECTION SYSTEMS: CHALLENGES, PROMISING PRACTICES AND WAYS FORWARD]The report "Towards Integ...
28/03/2025

[TOWARDS INTEGRATED CHILD PROTECTION SYSTEMS: CHALLENGES, PROMISING PRACTICES AND WAYS FORWARD]

The report "Towards Integrated Child Protection Systems: Challenges, Promising Practices and Ways Forward" was published. It indicates the importance of developing an integrated approach to protecting children's rights in the member states of the European Union and confirms the numerous challenges facing children, such as violence, poverty, and climate change.

The report is intended for European Union institutions and other bodies dealing with the protection of children's rights, as well as international and non-governmental organizations. Taking into account a number of guidelines, the report may also be of particular benefit to the academic community.

The full report is available at the following link: https://bit.ly/4j1z132.

[WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY]21 March is World Down Syndrome Day. It has been marked by the initiative of the United Nations...
21/03/2025

[WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY]

21 March is World Down Syndrome Day. It has been marked by the initiative of the United Nations since 2012 with the purpose of better understanding and support for persons with Down syndrome and pointing out the problems they face. Symbolically, this day is celebrated in March, representing the triplication of the 21st chromosome.

According to United Nations data, 1 of 1,000 children is born with Down syndrome, or between 3 and 5 thousand children annually. Discrimination against children and persons with disabilities, as well as their families, is a global problem, which is why it is necessary to provide support systems.

You can publish your scientific research on this topic in the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society.

More details about it at the following link: ➡️ https://hrcak.srce.hr/ojs/index.php/dijeteiobitelj.

Source: https://www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/about-wdsd; https://bit.ly/4iLA9YA

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[PRESENTATION OF ARTICLES]In the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society (Vol. 1, No. 2, 2024), an article by K...
04/03/2025

[PRESENTATION OF ARTICLES]

In the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society (Vol. 1, No. 2, 2024), an article by Katarina Marošević, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Marijan Bainac, Master of Social Work, and Rajko Odobaša, Ph.D., Full Professor, was published under the title „Food (In)Security and Poverty Risk Rate in Households with Dependent Children in the Republic of Croatia“.

A part of the abstract of this article is highlighted: „Food (in)security can serve as a credible indicator of living standards. Although understanding and solving problems related to the availability of a sufficient amount of safe and nutritious food is both an individual (households) and a social issue (the share of households receiving social assistance), through the poverty risk rate it is possible to have an insight into the number/percentage of people who are potentially in threats from food insecurity. Food insecurity depends on numerous indicators - income, economic development, food prices, (un)employment status, education, climate change, but also numerous other economic and social factors and changes. Therefore, this work identifies certain key challenges that population in chosen countries is faced, evident in low incomes, high inflation visible in the rise in the price of food and increased costs of housing, and life in general, and the poverty risk rate of households without dependent children compared to the households with dependent children. (…)“.

The complete article (in Croatian) is available at the following link: https://hrcak.srce.hr/clanak/472751 / https://hrcak.srce.hr/ojs/index.php/dijeteiobitelj/article/view/33699.



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[GENDER EQUALITY]One of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 is achieving gender equality and empowering women and ...
22/02/2025

[GENDER EQUALITY]

One of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 is achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls. One of the components of gender equality is women's equality in the family and household. According to available data, between 2000 and 2022, women spent an average of 2.5 more hours on unpaid housework than men.

In addition, globally, 1 in 5 women marry before the age of 18 (which is still a decline compared to 2013).

You can publish your scientific research on this topic in the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society.

More details about it at the following link:➡️https://hrcak.srce.hr/ojs/index.php/dijeteiobitelj.

Source: https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal5 .

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[PRESENTATION OF ARTICLES]In the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society (Vol. 1, No. 2, 2024), an article by V...
06/02/2025

[PRESENTATION OF ARTICLES]

In the journal Child and Family in Contemporary Society (Vol. 1, No. 2, 2024), an article by Višnja Lachner, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Nikol Žiha, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Elena Brozović, Master of Social Work, was published under the title „Echoes of the Past: Elderly Care and Institutions in Late 19th and Early 20th Century Osijek“.

A part of the abstract of this article is highlighted: „In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, elderly care in Croatia predominantly relied on familial support, resulting in a lack of official data on their well-being. However, recognizing the gradual decrease of familial care during this period, the Town of Osijek instituted a formal social care system for the elderly. This study delves into the essential aspects of this system, focusing on the Town Poorhouse and its pivotal role in elderly care. (…)“.

The complete article (in English) is available at the following link: https://hrcak.srce.hr/clanak/472749 / https://hrcak.srce.hr/ojs/index.php/dijeteiobitelj/article/view/30135.



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