Children's Rights: Reality or Rhetoric?

Summary: Overview of the CRC exploring both the
achievements and the failings
of the last ten years. The reality of
th issues of child labour and
child soldiers highlights some of the
practical difficulties in
implementing the Convention.The
situation of children is examined in
25 countries under 4 key areas : Sexual
exploitation, Juvenile
Justice, Displacement, Education.
Children's Rights : Reality or Rhetoric? provides an overview of the
Convention exploring both the achievements and the failings of the
last ten years. Against this background the key issues of child
labour and child soldiers are examined highlighting some of the
practical
difficulties in implementing the Convention.

IN 25 countries the domestic situation for children in the member
countries of the International Save the Children Alliance is examined
under four key areas
Sexual exploitation
Juvenile Justice
Displacement
Education

The reality of children's rights is set against the rhetoric of the
Convention identifying general trends which provide a basis for
action to bring about positive change so to improve children's lives

Governments and the wider civil society are called to recognise their
collective responsibilities and work hand in hand to promote and
protect children's rights creating a world where children are truly
seen and heard

Countries

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