Cambridge, UK hosted the ninth World Congress on Family Law & Children’s Rights from 27 – 30 July 2025.
Over four days, the city welcomed 300 delegates from around the world to engage in critical discussions on advancing the rights of children, youth, women, and vulnerable families.
The Congress is held every four years and has previously taken place in globally recognised cities including San Francisco, Sydney and Cape Town.
The Cambridge Congress is held in partnership with the University of Cambridge’s Faculty of Law, which is widely recognised as one of the leading law faculties in the world, particularly in the areas of human rights and modern law.
The event required the careful coordination of the city’s most prestigious venues, supported by independent conference organiser, Opening Doors & Venues.
The opening ceremony took place at West Road Concert Hall, a welcome gathering at King’s College, and a gala dinner at St John’s College.
Sally Nicholes, deputy chair of the World Congress and Managing Partner of Nicholes Family Lawyers, said: “The entire endeavour is driven by an altruistic spirit, and when people are generous enough to give their time to attend, it is our hope to host them in a place that reflects the value we place on their participation.”
This year’s Congress theme, Children Caught in Conflict, Inspiring Positive Change brought together professionals from legal, advocacy and children’s rights sectors.
The Congress also supported Meet Cambridge’s Meet Up & Make a Difference campaign, raising funds to help Cambridge Sustainable Food CIC combat food poverty in the local community. This initiative aims to ensure that events bring more than just an economic impact to the city, but a lasting legacy.
