Personal profile
Biography
Amy is a lecturer in childrens studies, and both her research and teaching focuses on childrens rights. Graduating with an undergraduatedegree in law from Queens University Belfast, Amy went on to qualify and practice as a secondary school English teacher where she acquired an interest in the legal complexity of classrooms, how childrens rights are implemented in these spaces, and how professionals and children conceive of human rights.Amys recent research has furthered these interests, including a pilot projectexamining how childrens rights are realised in schools in Scotland following UNCRC incorporation(funded by the Royal Society of Edinburgh) and a rights-based analysis of codes of behaviour in Ireland.
Research Interests
My research interests are in childrens rights and particularly childrens participation rights. My research thus far has been focused in education and childrens rights pedagogy.My existing research has examined these interests using the concept of silence, through which I have examined theories of power and childrens rights.
Education/Academic qualification
LLB., M.Sc., PGCE., PhD
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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What We Wish You Knew A rights-based analysis of school codes of behaviour in Ireland
Hanna, A., 1 Oct 2024, Dublin.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report › peer-review
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Childrens Right to Silence and Nonparticipation in Education: Redefining student voice
Hanna, A., 1 Jan 2024Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Silent Epistemologies: Theorising Children's Participation Rights
Hanna, A., 2022, In: International Journal of Children's Rights. 35, 4Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Open Access14 Citations (Scopus) -
Theorising Respect and Disrespect by and About Children and Young People: A Qualitative Systematic Literature Review
MacKenzie, A., Fargas, M., McAlister, S., Byrne, B., Cassidy, C., Corr, M., Hanna, A., Lundy, L., Neill, G. & Schubotz, D., 13 Feb 2026, In: Children & Society.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Are participation rights a lingua franca? The complexities of translating and comparing the term ‘participation’ in educational contexts
Hanna, A., Moody, Z., Perry-Hazan, L., Darbellay, F., Gawlicz, K., Gillett-Swan, J., Heard, E., Louviot, M., Quennerstedt, A. & Zak-Doron, I., 27 Aug 2025, In: Childhood.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Activities
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Milica Savic
Hanna, A. (Host)
1 Apr 2025 → 3 Apr 2025Activity: Hosting a visitor › Hosting an academic visitor
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“They say we’re a rights-respecting school, but nobody knows what that really means”: Findings from a pilot study on children’s rights implementation in a Scottish secondary school
Hanna, A. (Speaker)
5 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Invited Talk
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University of Stavanger
Hanna, A. (Visiting researcher)
2 Dec 2024 → 6 Dec 2024Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
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Children's Parliament (External organisation)
Hanna, A. (Chair)
Nov 2024 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of board