Embedding a Children’s Rights Perspective in Policy and Decision-making
Published 2019
Contributors
Author: European Commission, Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion
Publisher: EU Publications
Date: 2019
Geographic Coverage: Europe
Type of Resource: Publication
Sector/setting: Government
Vulnerable groups: Children, Young People
Developed with children and young people? No
Type of participation: Policy
Availability: Open Access
Keywords: Child, Child’s Rights, Policy, Decision-making
Introduction
This policy memo provides an overview of the extent to which children’s rights are promoted and taken into account in policies and practice. The memo considers policy frameworks at national level as well as those at European Union (EU) level. The memo also discusses ways in which policies and wider initiatives facilitate children’s participation in decisions about their future.