What did you do before you started as a PhD student? I graduated as a jurist at UiT in the spring of 2019. In addition to my studies i have had various jobs; in nursing homes, in environmental services and in kindergarten, and i have been a volunteer in Save the Children for many years. Before I started as a research fellow, I worked as a journalist in a local newspaper.

What is the title of your thesis, and what is it about? I will write about children's right to the highest achievable health standard according to UNCRC article 24 based on a vulnerability theory and the Nordic welfare state model. Preliminary questions in this context are whether the legal system can cause vulnerability in children in general or in selected groups of children or individuals in different situations in a health context. In continuation of the analysis, it is natural to take a position on what creates resilience, and where the responsibility lies. It shall be discussed in the light of the principle of equal rights for children, cf. UNCRC article 2.

Why did you choose to research this / what is the background for the project? I started my law studies because I had a desire to work with human rights. I believe that research at the doctoral level and teaching through UiT provides good opportunities to contribute to a positive difference in society. My commitment to human rights, especially children's rights is why I want to write a doctorate in children's law, and participate in the project Children's right to Health. Being part of the academic environment at UiT, especially the research group in Child Law, is both instructive and enjoyable. I get good support from my colleagues, and the opportunity to develop children's rights through my individual work and as a team.

Why should this be researched? Health is a fundamental human right, and good health is important for the individual child's life and development and for society as a whole. The concept of health is widely understood, and the right to health implies both mental, physical and social well-being for the individual. All children have the right to the highest achievable health standard, and it is crucial that this right is followed up and secured for all children who stay in the state.