Transcript Championing Children`s Rights
CHAMPIONING CHILDREN’S RIGHTS
A Global Study of Independent Human Rights Institutions for Children Vanessa Sedletzki International Consultant - Human Rights, Governance, Policy
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Ethos of the study Facts from the world Making a difference for children Way ahead
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Ethos of the study
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One central question
In a political system made by and for adults What makes an institution fit for children?
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Independent human rights institutions for children Scope of the study: international standards Institutions that are Public Independent in principle Specific focus on children’s rights No classification of individual institutions according to network criteria
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What the book talks about…
World-wide expansion Common features: independence, CRC approaches, direct engagement with children, international engagement Common difficulties: status of children, mandate, resources, implementation of recommendations Different contexts
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Contents
Key cross-cutting themes analysis Practical questions Regional overviews Recommendations
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What it can do for you
Provide evidence for advocacy Help find answers to your questions or think through issues See how it happens elsewhere Help you explain your role Help others understand it Relevance for other child rights issues
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Facts from the world
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Where are they?
1996
Note: This map is stylized and not to scale. It does not reflect a position by UNICEF on the legal status of any country or territory or the delimitation of any frontiers.
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Where are they?
2012
Note: This map is stylized and not to scale. It does not reflect a position by UNICEF on the legal status of any country or territory or the delimitation of any frontiers.
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Regional overviews
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Development across regions
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Snapshot by region
Sub-Saharan Africa Operating in weak governance contexts Yet making progress in several countries Asia and the Pacific Very diverse Strong in South Asia and tackling difficult issues Issues with independence and visibility of CR
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Snapshot by region
Europe Compliance with international standards Innovative child participation but accessibility issue Facing threats Latin America and the Caribbean Strong status, linked to democratization Local presence Regional network in progress
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Snapshot by region
Middle-East and North Africa None but broader NHRIs Opportunities with transitions?
Australia, Canada, New-Zealand, USA Sub-national level Strong child protection approach
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Making a difference for children
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Core achievements
Making children visible in policy making Focus on environments Equitable approaches Child participation Individual or specific situations
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Influencing factors
Legal mandate Competencies Own drive Proactiveness Effectiveness Environment
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Way ahead
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Recommendations to independent institutions Increase awareness among children Nurture partnerships with wide range of actors Disaggregate complaint data Ensure attention to child rights within broad-based institution Foster coordination with other independent institutions nationally Promote implementation of recommendations Have clear strategic plan and communicate on results
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To find the policy summary…
http://www.unicef-irc.org/publications/669 English Russian Arabe Espanol Français Italiano Book coming out in the fall in English
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THANK YOU!
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