Children’s participation

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According to the International Convention on the Rights of the Child, children’s participation is essential to “living together”. It means making children actors in decisions that concern them.

” States Parties shall assure to the child who is capable of forming his or her own views the right to express those views freely in all matters affecting the child, the views of the child being given due weight in accordance with the age and maturity of the child. “.

Nevertheless, the Committee on the Rights of the Child constantly reminds States that children’s participation is not a foregone conclusion, and that efforts must be made:
“(The Committee) Recommends that the State party establish systems or procedures to ensure children’s participation, train social workers and administrative or judicial authorities and provide them with professional support. (The Committee) Recommends that the State party put in place systems or procedures to ensure children’s participation, train social workers and administrative or judicial authorities, and provide professional support for those concerned “.

HOW DOES IDE WORK?

CHILDREN’S PARTICIPATION
IN LOCAL GOVERNANCE

Towards strengthening child participation mechanisms, with gatherings based on the most inclusive representation possible in terms of age, gender and social background.

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HEARING CHILDREN
IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Application of the Economic and Social Council’s guidelines, to harmonize the methods used by the various professionals involved to take account of the child’s voice.

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