The aim of the European Network Child Friendly Cities is to improve the lives, opportunities and environment of children. We aim to do this by bringing together human capital, knowledge and experience held by children’s NGO’s, networks, civil society and local authorities in Europe.

EN CFC aims to raise social and political awareness around the importance of child development for general socio-economic welfare. Building child-friendly cities is an essential part of the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in a local governance setting.

We are keen to incorporate child-friendly policies in wider European decision making around issues such as: participation, demographic change, sustainability, urban development, education, labour, integration, health, environment, mobility and transportation.

We respect and support the local autonomy, diversity and cultural uniqueness of European municipalities and regions.