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COMPLAINTS MECHANISM: OP3 CRC is now in force
14 Apr 2014 News
Children can now lodge complaints with the UN about violations of their rights.
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CHILD LABOUR: Declaration adopted at global conference
14 Oct 2013 News
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Launch of child-friendly version of Communications Procedure by UN Expert on Violence against Children
3 Oct 2013 News
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Day of African Child 2013: UN expert welcomes decision to devote theme to eliminating traditional harmful practices
22 Jul 2013 News
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CHILD LABOUR: "Violence is a daily reality for many child domestic workers", says UN expert
12 Jun 2013 News
Summary: On World Day against Child Labour, the Special Representative of the Secretary General of the United Nations on...
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ARMED VIOLENCE: UN Expert welcomes historic adoption of Arms Trade Treaty
5 Apr 2013 News
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UN Expert urges need to safeguard children against traditional harmful practices
11 Mar 2013 News
Summary: On March 7th 2013, as a contribution to the Human Rights Council’s annual discussion on the child’s right to...
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CRC COMPLAINTS MECHANISM: Germany becomes third State to ratify
4 Mar 2013 News
Summary: Germany ratifies the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) on a complaints...
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CARIBBEAN: Violence against children in the spotlight at follow up meeting to the UN Study
15 May 2012 News
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STREET CHILDREN: International Day for Street Children 12 April - Statement of support by the SRSG on VAC, Marta Santos Pais
13 Apr 2012 News
“It is easy to get beaten if you are a street boy. People can rape you. There is nothing you can do but run away if you...
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