Student Councils: A Voice for Students
The Education Act, 1998 provides for the establishment of student councils, intending them to play an integral and important role in the school community.
Promoting Children Participation in Democratic Decision-making
Since the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) ‘child participation’ has been the subject of an increasing flood of initiatives, ranging from research and publications to conferences and concrete projects.
Our Children – Their Lives: National Children’s Strategy 2000-2010
The Strategy set out a series of objectives to guide children’s policy over a ten year period in Ireland, from 2000-2010.
European Convention on the Excerise of Childrens Rights
This Convention aims to promote children’s rights and protect their best interests. It provides procedural measures to allow children to exercise their rights, including the obligation to provide them with relevant information.
European Social Charter
The European Social Charter is a Council of Europe Treaty which guarantees social and economic human rights. It was adopted in 1961 and revised in 1996.