Why do we need to study child rights?

The healthy development of children is crucial to the future well-being of any society. Because they are still developing, children are especially vulnerable – more so than adults – to poor living conditions such as poverty, inadequate health care, nutrition, safe water, housing and environmental pollution.

What is the full form of CRC in human rights?

The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) applies for children under 18. It recognises education as a legal right to every child on the basis of equal opportunity.

How can we protect our child rights?

The Government should make sure that children are not abducted or sold. Children should be protected from any activities that could harm their development. Children who break the law should not be treated cruelly. They should not be put in prison with adults and should be able to keep in contact with their families.

Why is child rights important?

The healthy development of children is crucial to the future well-being of any society. Because they are still developing, children are especially vulnerable – more so than adults – to poor living conditions such as poverty, inadequate health care, nutrition, safe water, housing and environmental pollution.

Who protects children's rights?

International law clearly establishes every child's right to protection against violence. That right is underpinned by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children, and the Sustainable Development Goals.

What is the aim of child protection?

A Child Protection Plan is made when a child is judged to be at risk of significant harm, significant harm being a level of harm that affects the health, welfare and development of a child. The Plan will say what the specific risks are to the child and the actions that will be needed to keep the child safe.

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Q: Who protects children's rights?

International law clearly establishes every child&#39;s right to protection against violence. That right is underpinned by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children, and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Module 1: International standards and monitoring systems
To understand International standards and monitoring systems
- Introduction
- The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: from conception until adoption.
- General Principles of CRC
- Main content of the CRC and the related States obligations
- Role, structure, operations, and methodology of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child
- The CRC Communications procedure
- Overview regional monitoring system
- The role of the INHRIs on Childrens rights in the monitoring process at national and local level
- NGOs role in the monitoring process
- Children's subjective indicators: childrens participation in monitoring
- Quiz Module 1
Module 2: The evolution of children's rights within the framework of human rights
To understand the the evolution of children's rights within the framework of human rights
- Introduction
- A modern approach to childhood history
- The Industrial Revolution's impact on children
- Human rights and international organisations: From child rights to protection rights
- The Health of Children from the Renaissance to the Revolution
- Quiz Module 2
Module 3: Child abuse
To understand if child abuse happens what can be done
- Introduction
- Violence against children on the internet, through social media, and others
- An overview on Violence against children
- Issues that are currently faced by child protection
- The fight against child trafficking
- A revolution in pofessional practices
- Quiz Module 3
Module 4: Rights of children and global health
To understand rights of children and global health
- Introduction
- FGM: The girl child
- Rights of children and the obesity crisis
- Ethics, human rights, and global health
- Witchcraft allegations against children: made-up customs
- Rights of children and mental health
- Health and well-being of children: Problems and Opportunities from a Human Rights Perspective
- Overview on the traditional practices phenomenon
- Quiz Module 4
Module 5: Interdisciplinary Studies of Children's Rights
To understand the rights of children and interdisciplinary
- Introduction
- Children's rights schools of thought
- Research on children's rights that are multidisciplinary
- Analysis of childhood anthropology
- Childhood studies: Agency and Structure
- Quiz Module 5
Module 6: Participatory rights of children
To understand the participatory rights of children
- Introduction
- Participation rights
- Involvement of children as social actors
- The subjective indicators of children and childhood policy
- Child participation in research
- The right of the child to be heard: General Comment no.12
- Rights and Recognition of Children
- Sampling of the implementation process
- Ethical research procedures
- Quiz Module 6
Module 7: Juvenile justice
To understand the Justice that law includes for children
- Introduction
- Effective methods to reduce juvenile delinquency
- Using children as witnesses and victims
- Torture
- Interview regarding the Council of Europe's guidelines for child-friendly justice: context and purpose
- An overview of the juvenile justice and child protection laws on the international level
- Children's Restorative Justice
- Minimum age of criminal responsibility
- Deprivation of Liberty
- Quiz Module 7
Module 8: Child Protection Laws
Understand the concept of child protection laws Learn about the various laws and policies related to child protection Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in implementing child protection laws Examine the challenges in implementing child protection laws and the ways to address them
- Introduction to Child Protection Laws
- Government Mechanisms for Child Protection
- Non-Governmental Organizations and Child Protection
- Challenges and Solutions in Implementing Child Protection Laws
- Quiz Module 8
Module 9: Child Rights Advocacy and Communication
Understand the concept of child rights advocacy and communication Learn about the role of advocacy and communication in promoting child rights Analyze the various strategies used for child rights advocacy and communication Examine the challenges and opportunities in child rights advocacy and communication
- Introduction to Child Rights Advocacy and Communication
- Strategies for Child Rights Advocacy and Communication
- Role of Media in Child Rights Advocacy and Communication
- Challenges and Opportunities in Child Rights Advocacy and Communication
- Advocacy and Communication Campaigns for Child Rights
- Quiz Module 9
Module 10: Child Labor and Exploitation
Understand the concept of child labor and exploitation Examine the national and international legal frameworks prohibiting child labor and exploitation Analyze the impact of child labor and exploitation on children's rights and development
- Types of child labor and exploitation
- Causes and consequences of child labor and exploitation
- International legal frameworks and conventions prohibiting child labor and exploitation
- National legal frameworks and policies on child labor and exploitation
- Child labor monitoring and enforcement mechanisms
- Quiz Module 10
Module 11: Child Protection and Welfare
Understand the concept of child protection and welfare Examine the national and international legal frameworks for protecting and promoting children's welfare Analyze the role of state and non-state actors in child protection and welfare
- Child protection policies and programs
- Child welfare services and programs
- Child abuse prevention and response mechanisms
- Child protection laws and policies
- Child participation in decision-making processes
- Quiz Module 11
Module 12: Children in Armed Conflict
Understand the impact of armed conflict on children's rights and development Examine the international legal framework protecting children in armed conflict Analyze the role of state and non-state actors in protecting children in armed conflict
- The impact of armed conflict on children
- International legal framework protecting children in armed conflict
- National legal frameworks and policies on children in armed conflict
- Role of state and non-state actors in protecting children in armed conflict
- Child soldiers and demobilization programs.
- Quiz Module 12