Children's rights at the United Nations 162

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    Human Rights Council Session 34:

    The UN Human Rights Council is holding its 34th session from 27 February to 24 March 2017 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The session will feature the annual day on the rights of the child under the theme "Protection of the rights of the child in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development" on Monday, 6 March. You can find CRIN's submission on the topic here.

    During this session of the Human Rights Council, a number of special rapporteurs will present their annual reports to the Council, including the Special Rapporteur on the sale of children child prostitution and child pornography. Reports will also be presented by the the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict and on violence against children.

    CRIN will be reporting live from the event from 6-10 March, providing round-ups of discussions through a daily UN CRINmail. You can also follow our live, to-the-minute coverage on Twitter at @CRINwire and via the hashtag #HRC34.
     


     

    Panel discussion on climate change and the rights of the child

    The panel discussed the relationship between climate change and the rights of the child and was followed by a discussion which included input from States, NGOs and other relevant stakeholders. Ha Kim Ngoc, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam, highlighted that combatting the effects of climate change was linked to the enjoyment of human rights, particularly stressing the need for environmental policies that address and protect children’s rights.

    Children, women and young people were repeatedly identified as those most vulnerable to effects of climate change, with many speakers calling for the inclusion of a gender dimension in policy deliberations on climate change. Several participants added that climate change immediately jeopardised children’s right to health, food, drinking water and education, and many encouraged a more participatory approach to the fight against climate change. Education was noted as being critical in preparing children for the future and in making them environmentally aware.

    Finally, Kirsten Sandberg of the Committee on the Rights of the Child called upon States to report to the Committee on the actions they had taken to mitigate and adapt to climate change, adding that there was a need for more civil society reports questioning State actions related to climate change and accountability for businesses. Sandberg added that the most affected children should not merely be seen as vulnerable, but also as potential actors for change.

    You can read CRIN’s submission on the link between children's rights and climate change here.

     



    Children's rights events at the Human Rights CouncilLeave no child behind - EU guidelines on the promotion and protection of the rights of the child



    Monday - 06/03/2017

    Leave no child behind - EU guidelines on the promotion and protection of the rights of the child - 12-2.30pm, Room XXIV, Palais des Nations, Geneva

    Informal meeting with the special representative of the Secretary-General on children affected by armed conflict - 6-7.30pm, Rue Varembé – DCI Meeting Room


    Tuesday - 07/03/2017

    Supporting the implementation of the 2030 agenda through a rights-based approach: Child focused partnerships - 1.30-3pm Room XXI. Palais des Nations, Geneva

    Violence against children - 4.30-6pm, Room XII. Palais des Nations, Geneva

    Child soldiers and rehabilitation - 5-6pm, Room XXIII. Palais des Nations, Geneva


    Wednesday - 08/03/2017

    The impact on children of attacks on health care in situations of armed conflict - 10.30-12pm Room XXIV, Palais des Nations, Geneva

    Children and terrorism - 12-1.30pm, Room XXVI. Palais des Nations, Geneva

    Tackling illegal adoptions and addressing the rights of victims - 12-1.30pm, Room XXI. Palais des Nations, Geneva

    Implementation of the Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty - 2-3.30pm, Room XXIV. Palais des Nations, Geneva

    What are the concrete implications for ending violence against children at national and local levels? - 4.30-6.30pm, Room XXIII. Palais des Nations, Geneva


    Thursday  - 09/03/2017

    Child victims of terrorism - 12-1.30pm, Room XXVI. Palais des Nations, Geneva


     

    BINGO!

    The CRIN team will be bringing along some extra fun this year, in the form of a limited number of Bingo cards for delegates (and diplomats, and Special Rapporteurs...) to fill out at they listen to debates and presentations at the Human Rights Council.

    We hope you'll play along and tweet your progress to @CRINwire. The cards will cover some of the commonly used phrases, relatively common sights and a smattering of human rights language that may or may not be present during the week.

    If you get one of the Bingo cards we wish you good luck, and hope to hear from you soon!
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