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[Translate to Englisch:] Ansicht: ALLGEMEINE BEMERKUNG Nr. 25 (2021) Über die Rechte der Kinder im digitalen Umfeld - Inhaltsverzeichnis

General comment No. 25 (2021) on children’s rights in relation to the digital environment

General comment No. 25 (2021) on children’s rights in relation to the digital environment - table of content

[Translate to Englisch:] Ansicht: UN-Kinderrechtskonvention Übereinkommen über die Rechte des Kindes

UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UN-CRC)

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UN-CRC) is the most important human rights instrument for children. It was passed on November 20th, 1989, by the General Assembly of the United Nations. It is the most ratified UN-Convention - every member state has signed it, except for the United States. The Federal Republic of Germany signed it on January 26th, 1990, and it came into effect on April 5th, 1992. The rights of children were written down in 54 articles, and oblige the state to their implementation, that is, to respect, protect and fulfill them.

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UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UN-CRC) - full text

Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution 44/25 of 20 November 1989, entry into force 2 September 1990, in accordance with article 49

Brave Movement: Youth Perspectives on Child Sexual Abuse in the Digital Sphere

The Brave Movement is launching a campaign on Safer Internet Day that focuses on young people's experiences of childhood sexual abuse online.

Ansicht: Strategie des Europarats für die Rechte des Kindes (2022-2027) Leitfaden für Kinder und Jugendliche (kindgerechtes Material)

Council of Europe Strategy for the Rights of the Child (2022-2027)

This is a guide for children and young people from 12 to 17 years old to understand the main objectives of the Council of Europe Strategy for the Rights of the Child (2022-2027).

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General comment No. 25 (2021) - Chapter I: Introduction and chapter II: Objective

General comment No. 25 (2021) - Chapter I: Introduction and chapter II: Objective

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5th and 6th German State Report to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Concluding Observations

In 2019, the German government jointly submitted the 5th and 6th State Report, which was discussed before the Committee on the Rights of the Child in September 2022. Subsequently, the Committee published its so-called Concluding Observations.

[Translate to Englisch:] Ansicht: Überarbeitung der Leitlinien der EU für die Förderung und den Schutz der Rechte des Kindes (2017)

Revision of the EU Guidelines for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of the Child (2017)

The guidelines recall international standards on the rights of the child and provide comprehensive guidance as well as concrete ways to promote effectively and protect the rights of the child.

[Translate to Englisch:] Ansicht: Die Afrikanische Jugendcharta

African Youth Charter

The African Youth Charter provides a framework for youth empowerment and development activities at the continental, regional and national levels across Africa.

[Translate to Englisch:] Ansicht: Die Afrikanische Charta für die Rechte und das Wohlergehen des Kindes

The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child

The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC) is an important tool for advancing children’s rights. While building on the same basic principles as the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the ACRWC highlights issues of special importance in the African context.

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