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Summary: This is an analysis of alternative reports that have included children.
This is an analysis of alternative reports that have included children. It responds to the gap in information concerning children’s involvement in the reporting process, and hopes to promote and strengthen children’s meaningful participation within this area. In addition to the analysis, an outline of each report is also included within this document, along with six brief recommendations for those who wish to include children’s participation in future reports. MENU: Introduction / The report / how can children participate / key documentation / Tools and guidelines for participation SEE ALSO: Country case studies / Recommendations / Summary _____________________________________________ Since the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1990, the Committee has actively encouraged and supported the participation of NGOs in monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the CRC.4 Moreover, the Committee has also encouraged children’s participation in the reporting process. Children have access to the Committee on the Rights of the Child either through adult-led non-governmental organizations that report to the Committee, or through their own child-led organizations. 57. The Committee recognises the importance of child participation in the work of the Committee and encourages children and youth representatives to submit information in the context of periodic reviews and stresses in particular their important role in advocating for and monitoring of the implementation of the concluding observations at the national level. 58. The Committee remains committed to exploring means of furthering participation of children in the work of the Committee, and in particular encourages more participation of children during pre-session country briefings with civil society representatives. Visit: http://www.crin.org/resources/infoDetail.asp?ID=10427 Children's participation in the reporting process In response to the Committee’s recommendations, World Vision Canada initiated a research project to systematically analyse children’s participation in the reporting process, and to develop a set of comprehensive guidelines in order to assist those who wish to facilitate children’s participation in the reporting process. While children’s participation in the reporting process is not yet common practice, there is increasing interest in and support for children’s participation, either independently, For instance, some adult-led child rights organisations have taken the initiative to consult with children in the process of preparing shadow/alternative reports. There are also examples where children have taken the lead to organise their own reports and communicate directly with the Committee. Some governments have also taken the initiative to include children; however, for the purposes of this report the focus will be on NGOs and child-led organisations. Ways in which children can participate Children can participate at many stages of the alternative reporting process. Below is a list of stages that children can be involved in: Angola / Belgium / Cambodia / Colombia / Denmark / Egypt / Ghana / India / Jamaica / Japan / Kyrgyz Republic / Latvia / Netherlands / Sweden / Uganda / United Kingdom
or through participation in adult-led NGO alternative reports.
Tools and guidelines for participation:
Owner: Jennifer Millerpdf: http://www.crin.org/docs/Guidelines_for_Child_Participation_in_CRC_Repor...