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Twenty-three children and young people from across England, Scotland and Wales were brought together in August 2007 to discuss Government proposals for new laws on equality and anti-discrimination. 

The day revealed that children and young people feel passionately and deeply about equality. They experience age discrimination on a regular basis, including when trying to access emergency and support services, or using buses and shops. The participants in this event were keen to stress their determination to achieve equal rights for children and young people. This was set within a wider commitment to equality: they did not ask for or expect any special favours for under 18 year-olds.

They believe that everyone has the right to be treated respectfully and fairly: “I think everyone should be treated in a respectful and tolerant manner and they shouldn’t be treated any different because of their age. Everyone needs to be treated equally.” (Male, 13, London)

Previous Publication (general) items

• 21/08/2007: NORTHERN IRELAND: The Super Six - Comic launched to defend child rights
• 17/08/2007: CHILD LABOUR: Caution - Children at Work: Galvanizing Communities to End Child Labor
• 14/08/2007: SOMALIA: Shell-Shocked - Civilians Under Siege in Mogadishu
• 10/08/2007: HOUSING: Bridging the Gap - Save the Children’s transitional housing project after the tsunami in Ampara district, Sri Lanka
• 10/08/2007: AGE DISCRIMINATION: Does your policy need an age limit? A guide to youth ages

Organisation Contact Details:

Children's Rights Alliance for England
94 White Lion Street
London N1 9PF
Tel: +44 20 7278 8222
Email: info@crae.org.uk
Website: www.crae.org.uk

Last updated 18/11/2008 05:27:45

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