1 The implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in Greece Dr. Paroula Naskou-Perraki  1. Introduction 2. The incorporation of the CRC into the greek legal system 2.1. Greek Constitution 2.2. Greek legislation 2.3. Greek case law 2.4.1. National courts 2.4.2. Independent authorities 3. Education 3.1. The CRC in school/university curricula 3.2. Children’s education about their rights 4. Childcare and especially vulnerable children 4.1. Roma children 4.2. Children with disabilities 4.3. Unaccompanied Minors 4.4. Juvenile offenders 4.5. Trafficking of children 4.6. Other legislative developments regarding the protection of children who belong to vulnerable groups 5. Impact on civil society 5.1. NGOs 5.2. Children’s position in the Greek society 6. Conclusion/National reports  Dr. Paroula Naskou-Perraki is Professor of International Law at the Department of International and European Studies, University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Greece.