Several University of Leiden professors recently published a report addressing how children and young people in the Netherlands experience the coronavirus and what they would advise Dutch policymakers as to their pandemic response. “The research into the experiences with the corona measures among almost 280 children and young people shows that the Dutch corona policy …
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“Spain’s parliament has approved new proposals to protect child victims of sexual abuse. Under the bill, which will now go to the Spanish Senate, survivors will be able to report abuse for up to 15 years after turning 35.” “In addition to extending the period in which abuse can be reported, the bill will also …
On March 24, 2021, the European Commission adopted a Strategy on the Rights of the Child and a proposal for a Council Recommendation establishing a European Child Guarantee. It focuses on six areas of action: (1) enabling children to participate in civic and democratic life, (2) building inclusive standards to combat child poverty and social …
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By unanimous vote, Scotland will be incorporating the text of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child directly into its domestic law. This will serve to compel public authorities to comply with children’s rights, including young people, and their representatives, the right to go to court to enforce their rights. The next …
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