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    Respect for the views of the child

    Children reported that the digital environment afforded them crucial opportunities for their voices to be heard in matters that affected them.

    The use of digital technologies can help to realize children’s participation at the local, national and international levels.

    Therefore, awareness of, and access to, digital means for children to express their views must be promoted and support for children must be offered.

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[Translate to Englisch:] Ansicht: IGF 2022: Rechte von Kindern und Jugendlichen

IGF 2022 in Ethiopia

Ethiopia’s government will host the UN Internet Governance Forum 2022 at the UN-ECA Conference Center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from November 28 to December 2, 2022

[Translate to Englisch:] Ansicht: IGF 2022: Rechte von Kindern und Jugendlichen

IGF 2022: Children’s and young people’s rights

The 17th annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF) meeting will be hosted by the Government of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa in a hybrid format from 28 November to 2 December 2022.

[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.

[Translate to Englisch:] Ansicht: Aufruf zur Beteiligung am Programm des IGF 2022

Call for participation in the programme of the IGF 2022

A call for active participation in the programme development of the Internet Governance Forum 2022 (IGF) has been issued again this year. Stakeholders can submit session proposals until 10 June 2022.

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General comment No. 25 (2021) - Chapter XI: Education, leisure and cultural activities (Part 1)

General comment No. 25 (2021) - Chapter XI: Education, leisure and cultural activities (Part 1)

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General comment No. 25 (2021) - Chapter XI: Education, leisure and cultural activities (Part 2)

General comment No. 25 (2021) - Chapter XI: Education, leisure and cultural activities (Part 2)

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General comment No. 25 (2021) - Chapter XIII: International and regional cooperation and chapter XIV: Dissemination

General comment No. 25 (2021) - Chapter XIII: International and regional cooperation and chapter XIV: Dissemination

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General comment No. 25 (2021) - Chapter III: General principles (Part 1)

General comment No. 25 (2021) - Chapter III: General principles (Part 1)