Children and their Housing: A Survey and Analysis Based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

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Summary: There are strong reasons to include the
interests of children in any discussion
of housing and urban issues...There are strong reasons to include the interests of children in any
discussion of housing and urban issues. Half of the world's
population are children and most reside in urban areas. Children
spend much of their time in the home and in its immediate vicinity
and so these environments have great social and emotional impact.
This booklet highlights the relevance of the Convention, children's
voices and conclusions and implications for planners and
practitioners.

Articles: 
Article 3: Best interests of the child
Articles 42-54: Implementation and monitoring
Organisation: 
Save the Children Sweden

Countries

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