Educational institutions promote research participation among children

Various educational and institutional initiatives are focusing on integrating children and adolescents into research and knowledge generation processes.

In Mexico, the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México (UAEMéx) hosted the “Co-investigation with Childhood” workshop as part of the 2nd International Congress. The event, organized alongside SIPINNA Nacional and the Judiciary of the State of Mexico, aimed to promote participatory and non-revictimizing methodologies. Experts emphasized that children should be recognized as active participants whose opinions are genuinely considered in decisions affecting their lives, starting from the home and extending to schools and institutions.

In Colombia, students from the Joaquín González Camargo Educational Institution presented diverse research projects during the XXII Colloquium of Research. The student-led projects covered topics including renewable energy, organic waste management, local bird populations, and historical memory regarding armed conflict. These initiatives demonstrate the cultivation of scientific curiosity and problem-solving skills from early schooling stages.