Anne Wihstutz has a PhD in education and sociology of children, is a scientific assistant, and lecturer at Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg. Her areas of research include working children, domestic work and care by children, and social work.
Brian Milne is a consultant researcher and trainer in children's rights. He has done research, evaluation and training in fields of child protection, originally specializing in the fields of street and working children.