Global Study of Independent Human Rights Institutions for Children by Vanessa Sedletzki
Explore the global study conducted by Vanessa Sedletzki on independent human rights institutions for children, focusing on supporting organizations' advocacy needs. Gain insights into the ethos of the study, key findings, challenges, and recommendations for making a difference for children worldwide.
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CHAMPIONING CHILDREN S RIGHTS A Global Study of Independent Human Rights Institutions for Children Vanessa Sedletzki International Consultant - Human Rights, Governance, Policy RIGHTS ON Supporting organizations needs for evidence-based advocacy
Todays presentation Ethos of the study Facts from the world Making a difference for children Way ahead Vanessa Sedletzki Vanessa Sedletzki RIGHTS ON 2
Ethos of the study Vanessa Sedletzki RIGHTS ON 3
One central question In a political system made by and for adults What makes an institution fit for children? Vanessa Sedletzki Vanessa Sedletzki RIGHTS ON 4
Independent human rights institutions for children Scope of the study: international standards Institutions that are Public Independent in principle Specific focus on children s rights No classification of individual institutions according to network criteria Vanessa Sedletzki Vanessa Sedletzki RIGHTS ON 5
What the book talks about World-wide expansion Common features: independence, CRC approaches, direct engagement with children, international engagement Common difficulties: status of children, mandate, resources, implementation of recommendations Different contexts Vanessa Sedletzki Vanessa Sedletzki RIGHTS ON 6
Contents Key cross-cutting themes analysis Practical questions Regional overviews Recommendations Vanessa Sedletzki Vanessa Sedletzki RIGHTS ON 7
What it can do for you Provide evidence for advocacy Help find answers to your questions or think through issues See how it happens elsewhere Help you explain your role Help others understand it Relevance for other child rights issues Vanessa Sedletzki Vanessa Sedletzki RIGHTS ON 8
Facts from the world Vanessa Sedletzki RIGHTS ON 9
Where are they? 1996 Note: This map is stylized and not to scale. It does not reflect a position by UNICEF on the legal status of any country or territory or the delimitation of any frontiers. 1 0 Vanessa Sedletzki Vanessa Sedletzki RIGHTS ON
Where are they? 2012 Note: This map is stylized and not to scale. It does not reflect a position by UNICEF on the legal status of any country or territory or the delimitation of any frontiers. 1 1 Vanessa Sedletzki Vanessa Sedletzki RIGHTS ON
Regional overviews 1 2 Vanessa Sedletzki RIGHTS ON
Development across regions ? 1 3 Vanessa Sedletzki Vanessa Sedletzki RIGHTS ON
Snapshot by region Sub-Saharan Africa Operating in weak governance contexts Yet making progress in several countries Asia and the Pacific Very diverse Strong in South Asia and tackling difficult issues Issues with independence and visibility of CR 1 4 Vanessa Sedletzki Vanessa Sedletzki RIGHTS ON
Snapshot by region Europe Compliance with international standards Innovative child participation but accessibility issue Facing threats Latin America and the Caribbean Strong status, linked to democratization Local presence Regional network in progress 1 5 Vanessa Sedletzki Vanessa Sedletzki RIGHTS ON
Snapshot by region Middle-East and North Africa None but broader NHRIs Opportunities with transitions? Australia, Canada, New-Zealand, USA Sub-national level Strong child protection approach 1 6 Vanessa Sedletzki Vanessa Sedletzki RIGHTS ON
Making a difference for children 1 7 Vanessa Sedletzki RIGHTS ON
Core achievements Making children visible in policy making Focus on environments Equitable approaches Child participation Individual or specific situations 1 8 Vanessa Sedletzki Vanessa Sedletzki RIGHTS ON
Influencing factors Legal mandate Competencies Own drive Proactiveness Effectiveness Environment 1 9 Vanessa Sedletzki Vanessa Sedletzki RIGHTS ON
Way ahead 2 0 Vanessa Sedletzki RIGHTS ON
Recommendations to independent institutions Increase awareness among children Nurture partnerships with wide range of actors Disaggregate complaint data Ensure attention to child rights within broad-based institution Foster coordination with other independent institutions nationally Promote implementation of recommendations Have clear strategic plan and communicate on results 2 1 Vanessa Sedletzki Vanessa Sedletzki RIGHTS ON
To find the policy summary http://www.unicef-irc.org/publications/669 English Russian Arabe Espanol Fran ais Italiano Book coming out in the fall in English 2 2 Vanessa Sedletzki Vanessa Sedletzki RIGHTS ON
THANK YOU! Vanessa.sedletzki@gmail.com RIGHTS ON Supporting organizations needs for evidence-based advocacy
