CRC concluding observations 2023, paragraph 14

UN recommendation

Plain English recommendation

Government should: (a) Introduce a strategy to raise public awareness of children’s rights, making sure to involve children; (b) Train all professionals working for and with children on children’s rights and the CRC, especially in education, social work, law enforcement, immigration and justice.


Original UN recommendation

Noting with concern the relatively low level of knowledge of the Convention among children and adults, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Adopt a national strategy for awareness-raising of children’s rights among the public, and promote the active involvement of children in public outreach activities; (b) Ensure systematic training on children’s rights, the Convention and the Optional Protocols thereto for all professionals working for and with children, in particular those working in education, social work, law enforcement, immigration and justice.

Date of UN examination

18/05/2023

UN article number

4, 42, 44 (6)

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