The spotlight is centred on Article 8 (respect for private and family life) in conjunction with Article 14 (prohibition of discrimination) and Article 12 (right to marry). The case law of the ECtHR concentrates not only on the legal implications but also on social, emotional and biological factors.Key topicsNotion of family life – current definition and interpretation by the ECtHR  International child abductionBalancing children’s rights, parents’ rights and public orderParenthood by surrogacyHome births and assistance rightsAbortionSame-sex relationshipsTransgender individuals’ gender recognitionWho should attend?Lawyers specialised in family law, human rights lawyers, judges dealing with family law matters, ministry officials, representatives of NGOs and child’s rights organisations.