Volunteer Group Leaders Guide to National Quality Standards for Volunteer-led Youth Groups
The overall aim of the standards is to help improve the quality of the programmes and activities for young people and the way in which they are provided.
A children’s right-based approach to involving children in decision-making
Children’s issues have become a greater priority on political agendas since the UN General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
General Comment No. 14: (2013) on the right of the child to have his or her best interests taken as a primary consideration
Children’s issues have become a greater priority on political agendas since the UN General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
General Comment No. 17 (2013) on the right of the child to rest, leisure and play
This general comment seeks to highlight the importance of rest, leisure and play for chidren’s well-being and development.
General Comment No.16 (2013) on State obligations regarding the impact of the business sector on childrens rights
This General Comment considers the relationship between State obligations regarding children’s rights and the business sector.
General Comment No. 15 (2013): The right of the child to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health
This general comment provides guidance and support to States parties and other duty-bearers to support them in respecting, protecting and fulfilling children’s right to enjoyment to the highest attainable standard of health.
Structured Dialogue – Trio Presidency: Ireland-Lithuania-Greece
This report tells you what the Department of Children and Youth Affairs found out in consultations (interviews, meetings, workshops, surveys and events) about how young people who are out of education, work and training can be better included in society.