Harry Shier is an Irish activist, researcher, writer, facilitator and commentator on children’s rights, participation and play, who has worked internationally in community groups and NGOs as well as research institutions. He is known for his “Pathways to Participation” model from 2001, and his work with child workers in the Nicaraguan coffee sector. He holds a PhD in children’s rights from Queen’s University Belfast, and is officially retired, though still involved in voluntary and freelance work. More at www.harryshier.net.