Statement on Communication with Children
Statement by the European Network of Ombudpersons for Children urging States in Europe to implement Article 12 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Meeting Together – Deciding Together: Kids Participating in Case Planning Decisions that Affect Their Lives
In 2002, a group of people got together to better understand and find ways that kids could be more involved in making decisions that affect them.
Understanding and evaluating childrens participation: A review of contemporary literature
This document is the product of a literature review, fieldwork in India, Kenya and Ecuador and discussion with various practitioners and academics working on children’s participation.
Revised European Charter on the participation of the young people in local and regional life’ Recommendation 128
The revised Charter advocates adequate support and commitment to the implementation of youth participation policies and practices
‘Adolescent health and development in the context of the CRC’ General Comment No. 4
This General Comment outlines the right of young people to express views freely and have them duly taken into account (art. 12) which is fundamental in realising adolescents’ right to health and development.
So you want to consult with children? A toolkit of good practice
This toolkit of good practice has been designed to offer advice, ideas and guidance for involving children in consultations.
Participation – Spice it Up! Practical tools for engaging children and young people in planning and consultations
The Book “Participation – Spice It Up!” is packed full of practical tools and ideas for engaging children and young people.
Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/2003
Commonly known as Brussels II Bis, this regulation aims to standardise the rules relating to the jurisdiction of courts in divorce, legal separation and annulment proceedings and to give priority, in terms of jurisdiction to the court first hearing.