Abstract

On December 13, 2024, the 2nd International Scientific Conference entitled “The Child in the Family – the Past and the Present” was held, organized by the Human and Civil Rights Defense Scientific Circle of the University of Opole in cooperation with the Department of History of Political Systems and Canon Law of the Catholic University of Lublin, the “Inter-Lex” Scientific Circle at the University of Opole, the Law History Section of the Students’ Law Scientific Circle of the Catholic University of Lublin, and the Law Students’ Scientific Circle of Ivan Franko National University of Lviv. The conference was conducted in a hybrid format, allowing in-person participation in Opole, Lublin, and Lviv, as well as online participation via Google Meet and MS Teams platforms. The event focused on analyzing the legal position of children throughout history, considering civil, criminal, educational, and international aspects. A total of 42 presentations were delivered during the sessions, sparking lively discussions among participants and highlighting the importance of an interdisciplinary approach and international cooperation in the protection of children’s rights.