The main objective of the International Congress for Children was to underline the evolution in the concept of children, the idea that children are, above all, human beings and not just "human-beings-to-be." The 39 presentations are divided into 3 parts. The seven papers in the first part examine motives and strategies for children's rights. The motives are discussed from a historical and philosophical point of view, as well as from the viewpoint of developmental psychology. The strategies are discussed on the basis of exemplary cases. The 31 papers in the second part are inspired by 4 basic principles in the strategies for children's rights. The discussions cover child advocacy, the study of the child, the self-organization of children, the promotion of network development, and specific situations concerning the rights of children. The third part contains a synthesis of the congress that underlines the commitment and dedication with which people continue working for the rights of children. Most of the presentations include references. (TJQ)