Date: 22 October 2013

  Are children a priority in your country? Everyday children around the world are denied their basic rights - like education, health and safety.  But, together we can change that by making children a priority with laws and systems to promote children’s rights. The UN child rig

Date: 9 October 2013

Child Rights Connect (formerly the NGO Group for the CRC) is pleased to announce the internal launch of the "UP - Universally Promoting Child Rights" campaign among our members and partners.  The next two weeks will be key to mobilise our network for the public launch on 21&nbs

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To promote a cyclical approach to engaging in the reporting process of the Committee on the Rights of the Child (the Committee) and encourage NGOs to use the Committee’s recommendations to the fullest in their advocacy work, Child Rights Connect has put together a series of case studies on fol

Date: 23 August 2012

 The 61st Session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child has been moved to Palais des Nations. The session will take place from 17 September to 5 October, with public State reviews running from 17 to 27 September. To register for accreditation, To obtain accreditation, please fill out the

Date: 9 July 2012

The Committee on the Rights of the Child has issued a second call for submissions that will be considered in the drafting of the General Comment on Child Rights and the Business Sector. Further details are available on the website of the Committee at the following link: http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies/crc/callsubmissionsCRC_BusinessSector.htm

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Date: 31 May 2012

This report outlines the opening session of the 60th session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child

Date: 27 April 2012

In February 2013, the terms of nine members of the Committee on the Rights of the Child will expire. These are: Ms. Hadeel Al-Asmar (Syrian Arab Republic), Mr. Peter Gurán (Slovakia), Mr. Sanphasit Koompraphant (Thailand), Ms. Yanghee Lee (Republic of Korea), Ms. Marta Mauras Perez (Chile), M

Date: 17 April 2012

Guide pour les organisations non gouvernementales qui accompagnent des enfants et des adolescents dans la préparations des rapports sur la Convention relatives aux droits de l'enfant.

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Esta publicación por el Grupo de ONG en Ginebra es una guía  para los niños, niñas y adolescentes sobre la preparación de un informe sobre la CDN.

Date: 17 January 2012

As part of a pilot project for all treaty bodies, the NGO Group is webcasting the public meetings of the 59th Session of the CRC Committee.

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Date: 6 October 2011

On 30 September, the NGO Group for the CRC launched its two guides to facilitate child participation in reporting to the Committee on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 5 October 2011

The NGO Group for the CRC has published two fact sheets to assist NGOs in engaging with the Universal Periodic Review (UPR).

Date: 30 September 2011

This publication aims to provide a practical guide for NGOs to facilitate children’s engagement in all aspects of the CRC reporting process. It is based on the experiences of NGOs and children, and explores issues NGOs will need to take into consideration when supporting and promoting children’s involvement.It should be used in conjunction with "My Pocket Guide to CRC reporting – A companion guide for children and adolescents willing to tell the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child about how children’s rights are respected in their country".

Date: 30 September 2011

This is a companion guide for children and adolescents willing to tell the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child about how children’s rights are respected in their country.It can be used in conjunction with "TOGETHER WITH CHILDREN - FOR CHILDREN- A Guide for Non-Governmental Organizations accompanying children and adolescents in CRC reporting".

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[GENEVE, vendredi 17 juin 2011] Le Conseil des droits de l'homme des Nations Unies à Genève a adopté le projet final de protocole facultatif établissant un mécanisme de plaintes pour les violations des droits de l'enfant, préparé par un groupe de trav

Date: 31 May 2011

The 57th Session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child runs from 30th May to 17th June 2011. Under the CRC, the Committee will conduct constructive dialogues with representatives from Czech Republic, Bahrain, Cambodia, Egypt, Cuba, Finland and Costa Rica. Furthermore, they will consider the initial OPAC and OPSC reports of Egypt.

Date: 31 May 2011

In the opening meeting of the 57th session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child, Ms. Wan-Hea Lee, Chief of the Groups in Focus Section of the OHCHR, addressed the Committee on behalf of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Date: 31 May 2011

The 59th Session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child runs from 16th January to 3 February 2012. During this time, the Committee will conduct constructive dialogues with representatives from Azerbaijan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Myanmar, Togo, Madagascar, Cook Islands and Thailand.

Date: 19 May 2011

El Grupo de ONG está investigando como las ONG responden a las observaciones finales del Comité de los Derechos del Niño. Con las siguientes preguntas, nos gustaría mejor entender como las ONG utilizan las observaciones finales del Comité y sus protocolos facultati

Date: 17 May 2011

Le Groupe des ONG pour la convention relatives aux droits de l'enfant a préparé un sondage afin d'évaluer la manière dont les ONG assurent le suivi des observations finales du Comité des droits de l'enfant après chaque examen d'État. L'objectif de cet

Date: 11 May 2011

Date: 15 February 2011

This guide aims to promote the understanding of, and effective reporting on, the OptionalProtocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography (OPSC) and the Optional Protocol to the Conventionon the Rights of the Child on the Involve

Date: 17 January 2011

The 56th session of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will take place in Geneva, Switzerland from 17 January - 4 February 2011.The Committee will examine reports from Afghanistan, Belarus, Denmark, Lao People's Democratic Republic, New Zealand, Singapore and Ukraine on measures they have

Date: 17 January 2011

From 17 January to 4 February 2011, the Committee on the Rights of the Child (the Committee) is holding its 56th Session. Under the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) the Committee will examine the State Party reports from Afghanistan, Belarus, Denmark, Lao People’s Democratic Republi

Date: 10 December 2010

Compilation of joint oral statements delivered by the NGO Group for the CRC at the second session meeting with the Open-ended Working Group on an Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child 6-10 December 2010.

Date: 10 December 2010

Compilation of joint oral statements delivered by the NGO Group for the CRC at the second session meeting with the Open-ended Working Group on an Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child 6-10 December 2010.

Date: 10 December 2010

Compilation of joint oral statements delivered by the NGO Group for the CRC at the second session meeting with the Open-ended Working Group on an Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child 6-10 December 2010.

Date: 10 December 2010

Compilation of joint oral statements delivered by the NGO Group for the CRC at the second session meeting with the Open-ended Working Group on an Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child 6-10 December 2010.

Date: 10 December 2010

Compilation of joint oral statements delivered by the NGO Group for the CRC at the second session meeting with the Open-ended Working Group on an Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child 6-10 December 2010.

Date: 10 December 2010

Compilation of joint oral statements delivered by the NGO Group for the CRC at the second session meeting with the Open-ended Working Group on an Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child 6-10 December 2010.

Date: 18 August 2010

The 55th session of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will take place in Geneva, Switzerland from 13 September - 1 October 2010. The Committee will examine reports from Angola, Burundi, Guatemala, Montenegro, Nicaragua, Spain, Sri Lanka and Sudan on measures they have taken to implement t

Date: 18 June 2010

Day of General Discussion: Information for NGOs (Turkish).

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Date: 6 May 2010

The Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 54th session in Geneva, Switzerland from 25 May - 11 June 2010. Listed below are alternative reports submitted for this session.

Date: 24 March 2010

LE CONSEIL DES DROITS DE L’HOMME VA ELABORERUNE PROCEDURE DE COMMUNICATIONS ONUSIENNE POUR LES VIOLATIONS DES DROITS DE L’ENFANT Aujourd’hui (mercredi 24 mars 2010), le Conseil des droits de l’homme des Nations Unies à Genève a accepté de commencer l&rsqu

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Date: 12 January 2010

Members of the Committee on the Rights of the Child arrived for its 53rd session facing a heavy workload. Over the coming weeks, the Committee will split into two chambers in order to deal with a large backlog of reports. It will examine State party reports from Mongolia, Paraguay, B

Date: 11 January 2010

From 11 to 29 January 2010, the Committee on the Rights of the Child (the Committee) is holding its 53rd session. Under the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) the Committee will examine the State party reports from Mongolia, Paraguay, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Estonia, Sierra Leone, Tajikista

Date: 17 December 2009

The NGO Group on the CRC has published its latest report on the 52nd session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child which took place from 14 September to 2 October 2009.During its 52nd session the Committee examined the combined 3rd and 4th consolidated periodic reports of Pakistan and the Phil

Date: 3 December 2009

This document was submitted by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child for a meeting on harmonising follow-up procedures to the different human rights committees (eg. the Committee on the Rights of the Child).The child rights Committee is one of the few which does not have a form

Date: 26 November 2009

In recent years, children have taken an increasingly active role in the reportingprocess for the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). Inseveral states, children have contributed their views to State party reports and NGOreports; they have submitted their own evidence to the Co

Date: 19 November 2009

 There is much to celebrate as we mark the twentieth anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) on November 20 – but children have so far been denied one crucial tool for safeguarding their rights. The CRC is the only core international human rights in

Date: 1 October 2009

Side Events for 8 and 9 October 2009 20th Anniversary Celebration of the CRC Centre International de Conférences Genève 8 October 2009 Looking towards the future: creating an international remedy for child rights violations The need for a communications procedure under the CRC

Date: 26 August 2009

Join New Tactics, co-moderator Jovana Vukovic and the featured resource practitioners for an online dialogue on 'Using Shadow Reports for Advocacy' from August 26 to September 1, 2009. This online dialogue will be a space for practitioners and scholars to share experiences, challenges, successes, re

Date: 19 August 2009

From 12 September to 2 October the Human Rights Council will hold its 12th regular session to review, among others, the annual report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, the report of the Special Rapporteur (SR) on contemporary forms of slavery, in

Date: 2 July 2009

During its 51st session the Committee adopted its general comment on article 12 on the rights of the child to be heard, and discussed, in general terms, initiatives for two general comments, one on article 3, on the best interests of the child; and one on article 19, on violence against childre

Date: 12 June 2009

The Committee on the Rights of the Child adopted its concluding observations for the 51st session on the following countries:FranceSwedenMauritaniaBangladeshNigerRomaniaSlovenia (OPSC & OPAC)Oman (OPSC & OPAC)

Date: 5 June 2009

In the letter dated on 4 June, the WG on Children and Violence extended its congratulations to Ms. Santos Pais on the occasion of her appointment as SRSG on Violence against Children. The Working Group (WG) welcomed the opportunity to work closely with the SRSG towards providing support and input needed to promote the recommendations of the Global Report on Violence Against Children. The WG welcomed an opportunity to meet the SRSG in order to exchange ideas on priorities, strategies and working methods. The text of the letter is attached.

Date: 26 May 2009

On 25 May Ms. Kang, the Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights opened the 51st session of the Committee by welcoming the newly elected members. Ms. Kang briefed the Committee about a few recent developments taken place since the last session of the Committee, including the upcoming celebrati

Date: 15 May 2009

The UN CRC General Comment on Indigenous Children, released on 30 January 2009, is now available in English, French, Spanish, Russian and Chinese.

Date: 15 May 2009

The Call for Action provides a comprehensive framework for the protection of children and adolescents from all forms of sexual exploitation. It also includes an Adolescent Declaration to End Sexual Exploitation. It is currently available in English and Portuguese, but will be translated in all the U

Date: 6 May 2009

On 1 May 2009, the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Marta Santos Pais as his Special Representative on Violence against Children.The appointment of the Special Representative to the Secretary-General (SRSG) on Violence Against Children was made following the recommendations of the

Date: 23 April 2009

Date: 30 March 2009

During its 10th session the HRC adopted the texts of the resolutions, among others, on the draft UN guidelines for the appropriate use and conditions of alternative care for children; on human rights in the administration of justice, in particular juvenile justice; and on the implementation of the CRC and the OPs.

Date: 17 March 2009

Date: 16 March 2009

On 12 March 2009, the Working Group on the HRC of the NGO Group organised a side event on Integrating the rights of the child in the UPR process. The event was attended by UPR-info.org, OHCHR, Permanent Mission of Italy, the Secretariat of the CRC and the members of the Working Group. The UPR represents a further opportunity for making children’s rights central to the work of the HRC. The NGO Group believes that the UPR should be used as a complementary advocacy tool to promote the rights of the child its implementation at the national level. Presentations by the panellists can be found here:

Date: 12 March 2009

On 11 March 2009 the Human Rights Council opened its first full-day meeting on the rights of the child with a panel discussion on promoting the implementation of the CRC at international level. The afternoon session focused on the achievements and obstacles in implementing the Convention at the nati

Date: 11 March 2009

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Date: 26 February 2009

The concept paper on the annual full-day meeting on the rights of the child, entitled "20 Years of the Convention on the Rights of the Child: Achievements and Challenges for its full Realization" is now available on the Extranet of the Human Rights Council. The paper gives an overview of the full-day meeting on 11 March.

Date: 25 February 2009

On 11 March 2009, the Human Rights Council will hold a full-day discussion on the rights of the child during its 10th session. The Czech Republic (currently holding the EU Presidency) and Uruguay (GRULAC) are organising the programme for this meeting. In view of the 20th anniversary of the CRC, the

Date: 20 February 2009

Hasta la fecha, más de 450 organizaciones de todo el mundo han firmado la petición para establecer un procedimiento de comunicaciones (quejas) de acuerdo a la CDN (Convención de Derechos del Niño) de las Naciones Unidas.Con el fin de establecer un Protocolo Facultativo para el CDN, el Consejo

Date: 13 February 2009

The country session summary reports for the 50th Session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child:CRC: Chad | DPRK | DRC | Malawi | Moldova | Netherlands OPAC: Maldives | Moldova | TunisiaOPSC: Maldives | Netherlands

Date: 30 January 2009

ON 30 January, the Committee adopted the concluding observations of the following countries:ChadDPRKDRCMalawiMaldives OPSC, Maldives OPACMoldova, Moldova OPACNetherlands, Netherlands OPSC Tunisia OPAC 

Date: 12 January 2009

Under the CRC it will examine the 2nd periodic report of the DRC, Malawi and Chad, the 2nd and 3rd periodic report of Moldova, the 3rd periodic report of the Netherlands, and the 4th periodic report of the DPRK. Under the OPSC the Committee will review the initial report of Maldives and the Netherl

Date: 5 January 2009

The Committee on the Rights of the Child has issued its recommendations on 'The Right of the Child to Education in Emergency Situations' (CRC articles 28 and 29).

Date: 18 December 2008

This Guide provides up-to-date information on the procedures for the examination of reports submitted under the Convention and its Optional Protocols. The Guide details how NGOs can submit information to the Committee and participate in the pre-sessional working group meeting.

Date: 16 December 2008

On 16 December 2008, the States parties to the CRC elected 9 members of the Committee. The 3 members running for re-election - Ms. Lee, Mr. Zermatten and Mr. Pollar - were all elected during the first round. The new members were Mr. Sanphasit Koompraphant (Thailand), Ms. Marta Mauras Perez (Chile), Ms. Hadeel Al-Asmar (Syrian Arab Republic), Mr. Peter Guran (Slovakia), Ms. Susana Villarán de la Puente (Peru) and Ms. Kamla Devi Varmah (Mauritius).For further information, please see our news release below.

Date: 5 December 2008

This report presents the latest developments in the work of the Committee on the Rights of the Child and the examination of Bhutan, Djibouti and the United Kingdom under the CRC; the Austria, Uganda, Lithuania and the United Republic of Tanzania under the OPSC and Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania and the United Kingdom under the OPAC.

Date: 27 November 2008

[RIO DE JANEIRO, 25 November 2008] - In addressing the Opening Ceremony of the World Congress III on the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, NGO Group President Lennart Reinius called on all those present to take advantage of the opportunity presented by t

Date: 31 October 2008

The country session summary reports for the 49th Session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child:CRC: Bhutan ; Djibouti ; United Kingdom  OPSC: Tanzania ; Austria ; Lithuania ; UgandaOPAC: United Kingdom ; Tanzania ; Uganda

Date: 15 September 2008

In her opening statement, the new High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Navi Pillay, emphasised the importance she places on the work of the treaty bodies. She pledged the support of her office in their activities, as she considers their work to be one of the main pillars of the human rights syste

Date: 2 September 2008

Date: 31 July 2008

 48TH SESSION OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD19 MAY - 6 JUNE 2008Contents  Opening and Adoption of the Agenda Examination of State party reports under the Convention Examination of State party reports under the OPSC Examination of State party reports under the OPAC Concluding O

Date: 24 July 2008

The NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child is looking for a part-time intern for two months from September to October 2008. The internship will consist of monitoring and preparing analytical reports on the 49th session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child. The Committee will

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*Group de Travail sur le Conseil des Droits de l’Homme Préface  Ce guide pratique se propose d’aider à mieux comprendre l’Examen Périodique Universel (EPU) afin de faciliter la participation et la contribution des ONG à un tel processus.Le guid

From 11 June 2008 to 11 June 2008

Launch of the Child Rights UPR Toolkit by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the ChildGeneral Assembly Resolution (60/251) establishing the Human Rights Council charges this body with the responsibility of “promoting universal respect for the protection of all human rights and f

Date: 10 June 2008

En diciembre de 2008, expirarán los mandatos de nueve de los miembros del Comité de los Derechos del Niño. Sus nombres son: Sra. Alya Ahmed Bin Saif Al-Thani (Qatar), Sra. Joyce Aluoch (Kenia), Sra. Yanghee Lee (República de Corea), Sr. David Brent Parfitt (Canadá), Sr. Awich Poll

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Date: 4 June 2008

Arabic - EspañolIn December 2008, the terms of nine members of the Committee on the Rights of the Child will expire. These are: Ms. Ms. Alya Ahmed Bin Saif Al-Thani (Qatar), Ms. Joyce Aluoch (Kenya), Ms. Yanghee Lee (Republic of Korea), Mr. David Brent Parfitt (Canada), Mr. Awich Pollar

Date: 4 June 2008

Fiche de renseignements.

Date: 4 June 2008

دعوة لمشاركة المنظمات غير الحكومية في انتخاب أعض&#1575

Date: 21 May 2008

The aim of this toolkit it to help users understand the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), and how NGOs can participate and contribute

Date: 3 April 2008

Date: 31 March 2008

This fact sheet is the second of a series. It provides information to NGOs on the purpose of days of general discussion, how NGOs can submit information and participate in the meeting, as well as on how they can propose themes for these meetings.

Date: 31 March 2008

This fact sheet is the third of a series. It provides information to NGOs on the purpose of General Comments, how the themes are selected and how NGOs can take part in either proposing themes or contributing to the General Comments.

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A thematic guide for non-governmental organisations reporting to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.

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A practical tool for helping NGOs forming and sustaining child rights coalitions. It contains ideas on how to promote coalition building, methods of child rights advocacy and examples of how NGOs could use the monitoring mechanisms, particularly the reporting process to the Committee on the Rights of the Child.

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The statement was signed by International Save the Children Alliance, World Organisation Against Torture, The International Federation of Social Workers, Women’s World Summit Foundation, Defence for Children International, International Catholic Child Bureau, World Vision International, SOS-Kinderdorf International, The World Movement of Mothers and Plan International.

Date: 19 March 2007

Joint statement on behalf of International Save the Children Alliance, International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), International Alliance of Women, Franciscans International, SOS-Kinderdorf International, Plan International, Defence for Children International, ECPAT International, Bureau of I

Date: 19 March 2007

Joint statement on behalf of the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), International Federation of Terre des hommes (IFTDH), Plan International, World Vision International (WVI), Save the Children Alliance, SOS-Kinderdorf International, World Movement of Mothers, International Alliance of Women

Date: 19 March 2007

Déclaration conjointe par l’Organisation Mondiale Contre la Torture(OMCT), la Fédération Internationale Terres des hommes, Plan International, World Vision International (WVI), Save the Children Alliance, SOS-Kinderdorf International, Mouvement Mondial des Mères, Al

From 19 March 2007 to 28 March 2007

French / SpanishMorning briefings Location: Palais des Nations, Room 3023Time: 9 to 10am, from 19 March to 28 MarchThe Caucus organises morning briefings from 9 am to 10 am, starting on March 19 until March 30 in room E-3023. All participants at the HRC are warmly welcome to discuss issues brought i

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http://www.crin.org/resources/infoDetail.asp?ID=12801&flag=eventAnglais / EspagnolBriefings matinauxLieu: Palais des Nations, salle 3023    Heure: 9h00-10h00, du 19 mars au 28 marsLe «Child Rights Caucus» organise des briefings matinaux de 9 à 10 heures du

Date: 16 March 2007

This report compiles all mentions of children's rights in the reports of the Independent Experts, Special Representatives and Special Rapporteurs - known as Special Procedures - who will present their reports at the fourth session of the Human Rights Council. The full reports are available on t

Date: 16 March 2007

Members of the Human Rights Council met for two days this week for the high level segment of the Council's fourth session. Twenty-eight member state delegations made statements on the work of the Council, and their particular human rights concerns. The Segment incl

Date: 2 March 2007

Déclaration écrite conjointe signée par des membres du Groupe des ONG pour la Convention relative aux droits de l'enfant, sous-groupe pour le Conseil des droits de l'homme pour la quatrième session du Conseil.

Date: 2 March 2007

Esta declaración escrita fue remitida al Consejo de Derechos Humanos por miembros del Grupo de ONG para la Convención sobre los Derechos del Niño, Subgrupo para el Consejo de Derechos Humanos, para la cuarta sesión del Consejo.

Date: 1 March 2007

Written Statement submitted to the Human Rights Council for its fourth session by Members of the NGO Group Subgroup on the Human Rights Council

Date: 28 February 2007

La 11a reunión de los Estados partes de la Convención sobre los Derechos del Niño se realizó en Nueva York el día 21 de enero de 2007 para efectuar las elecciones de miembros al órgano que supervisa la aplicación del tratado. Los nuevos miembros reemplazarán aquellos nueve miembros cuyos mand

Date: 22 February 2007

The eleventh meeting of State parties to the Convention on the Rights of the Child was held in New York on 21 February 2007 to elect members to the Committee which monitors the treaty's implementation. The new members will replace the nine current members whose terms expire 

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Date: 30 January 2007

The NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child announces the release of the Third Edition of the Guide for Non-Governmental Organisations Reporting to the Committee on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 26 January 2007

Le Groupe des ONG pour la Convention relative aux droits de l’enfant publie aujourd'hui la troisième édition de son Guide pour les Organisations Non-Gouvernementales Etablissant des Rapports Destinés au Comité des Droits de l'Enfant.

Date: 26 January 2007

El Grupo de las ONGs para la Convención de los Derechos del Niño lanza la tercera edición de la Guía para las organizaciones no gubernamentales que presentan informes al Comité de los Derechos del Niño. La Guía presenta información actualizada acerca del proceso de presentación

Date: 23 January 2007

NGOs have an important role to play in contributing to encouraging governments to give priority to the rights of the child and to fulfilling their commitments.

Date: 19 December 2006

A Summary of 'Networking for Children’s Rights: a guide for NGOs' by NGO Group for the Convention of the Rights of the Child. This summary was written by Mayya Assaad for the Child Rights Information Network (CRIN).

Date: 4 December 2006

Human Rights Council3rd sessionJoint Statement by the International Save the Children Alliance, Defence for Children International, International Federation of Social Workers, International Catholic Child Bureau (ICCB), SOS-Kinderdorf International, International Alliance of Women, International Fed

Date: 1 November 2006

En febrero de 2007, expirarán los mandatos de nueve de los miembros del Comité de los Derechos del Niño. Sus nombres son: Sra. Mary Alison Anderson (Jamaica), Sr. Jacob Egbert Doek (Presidente de Olanda), Sr. Kamel Filali (Algeria), Sra. Moushira Khattab (Egipto), Sr. Hatem Kotrane (Tu

Date: 31 October 2006

Appel aux contributions des ONGEn février 2007, les mandats de 9 membres du Comité des droits de l'enfant expirent: Mme Mary Alison Anderson (Jamaique), M Jacob Egbert Doek (Président du Comité, Hollande), M Kamel Filali (Algérie), Mme Mous

Date: 30 October 2006

Call for NGO contributionsIn February 2007, the terms of nine members of the Committee on the Rights of the Child will expire. These are: Ms. Mary Alison Anderson (Jamaica), Mr. Jacob Egbert Doek (Chairperson from the Netherlands), Mr. Kamel Filali (Algeria), Ms. Moushira Khattab (Egypt), Mr. Hatem

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Date: 14 September 2006

Lisa Myers, du Groupe des ONG pour la Convention relative aux droits de l’enfant (CDE) a presente son organisation aux enfants et leur a explique comment ils pouvaient eux-memes faciliter la realisation de la Convention dans leurs pays respectifs. Qu’est-ce que le Groupe des ONG?&nb

Date: 8 September 2006

Cada dos años en febrero los Estados Partes se reúnen con el fin de celebrar elecciones para designar a nueve miembros del Comité de los Derechos del Niño. La reunión de los Estados Partes tiene lugar en la sede de Naciones Unidas en Nueva York. Los miembros del Comité son elegidos por un período de cuatro años. Ir al enlace abajo para información acerca de las elecciones para designar a los miembros del Comité de los Derechos del Niño.

Date: 28 July 2006

Le Comité des droits de l’enfant est un organe composé de 18 experts indépendants qui surveille l’application de la Convention relative aux droits de l’enfant par les États parties. Il surveille aussi la mise en œuvre des deux Protocoles facultatifs

Date: 21 July 2006

The Committee on the Rights of the Child is composed of 18 independent experts with recognised competence in the field of human rights. Members are elected for a term of four years by States parties in accordance with article 43 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Members serve in th

Date: 26 June 2006

§  El Grupo de ONG para la Convención sobre los Derechos del Niño elabora resúmenes de las sesiones del Comité sobre cada país. Estos están disponibles en el sitio web de CRIN en la página de noticias dedicada a las actividades del Comité de los Derechos del Ni&nt

Date: 21 June 2006

In a statement on Treaty Body Reform to the Fifth Inter-Committee Meeting, the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child is calling on OHCHR to withdraw the proposal for a unified treaty body and adopt an approach that would enhance the protection of rights holders.

Date: 30 May 2006

The second informal consultations for the first session of the Human Rights Council took place today at the Palais des Nations, in Geneva. This consultation mostly consisted in agreeing on procedures and issues that will inform and be addressed in the agenda of the High Level Segment (HLS) in June.S

Date: 26 May 2006

On Friday 26 May, the Commitee examined Iceland's initial reports on the 2 Optional Protocols. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 26 May 2006

On Friday 26th May, the Commitee examined Colombia's Third Periodic report. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 24 May 2006

On Wednesday 24th May, the Commitee examined Lebanon's Third Periodic report. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 24 May 2006

On Wednesday 24th May, the Commitee examined Turkmenistan's Initial Report. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 24 May 2006

The consultations on the first session of the HRC that took place yesterday in Geneva were convened by the Chair of the HRC, the Ambassador of Mexico and attended by diplomatic missions and NGOs. The Deputy High Commissioner also attended the whole meeting. Issues of interest during the di

Date: 23 May 2006

On Tuesday 23rd May, the Commitee examined Mexico's 3rd periodic report. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 19 May 2006

On Friday 19th May, the Commitee examined Tanzania's second periodic report. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 19 May 2006

On Friday 19th May, the Commitee examined Uzbekistan's Second Periodic report. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 17 May 2006

On Wednesday 17 May, the Commitee examined Turkey's Initial report on the Optional Protocol on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography (OPSC). This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 17 May 2006

On Wednesday 17th May, the Commitee examined Qatar's Initial Report on the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution, and Child Pornography. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 16 May 2006

On Tuesday 16th May, the Commitee examined Latvia's second periodic report. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 16 May 2006

On Tuesday 16 May, the Commitee examined Italy's initial reports on the 2 Optional Protocols. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 15 May 2006

Perú ratificó el Convenio sobre los derechos de Niños y Niñas (CDN) en 1990. El 12 enero 2006 el Comité sobre los Derechos de Niños y Niñas (el Comité) examinó el Tercer informe Periódico. El resumen está preparado por el grupo ONG para la Convención sobre los Derechos de los Niños y Niñas/Liaison Unit

Date: 15 May 2006

On Monday 15 May, the Commitee examined El Salvador’s Initial Report on the Optional Protocol on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 11 May 2006

Chairperson's messageThe global environment for children continues to be affected by the increasing polarisation between powers as an effect of the continued war on terror. The discharge of child rights is not an immediate priority for the powers of today and we see a persistent neglect of some issu

Date: 9 May 2006

The NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child is a registered network with the mission to facilitate the promotion, implementation and monitoring of the CRC. It is a leading international forum for advocacy on children’s issues within and outside the United Nations.  In the

Date: 8 May 2006

The NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child, Subgroup on the Human Rights Council is calling on the Human Rights Council to act on four specific child rights issues: violence against children - sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography - children affected by armed conflict and displacement - children in conflict with the law.

Date: 8 May 2006

Rights of the Child in the New Human Rights Council Download in Word format.Geneva, April 2006CALL FOR ACTION BY THE NGOs [1] ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD AND BEYOND The Convention on the Rights of the Child enjoys the status of being the most widely a

Date: 4 May 2006

A step by step guide for NGOs preparing an alternative report for the Committee on the Rights of the Child, an outline of the procedures concerning NGO presentations at the pre-sessional meetings, procedures for follow-up action and background to the work of the NGO Group. The Guide was translated into Turkish by the International Children's Center.

Date: 4 May 2006

HDK’ların çocuk hakları koalisyonları kurmalarına ve bu koalisyonları sürdürmelerine yardımcı olacak pratik bir araç geliştirmekti. Kılavuzda, koalisyon oluşumunda nasıl hareket edileceği, çocuk haklarının savunulmasında kullanılan yöntemler ve HDK’ların başta Çocuk Hakları Komitesi’ne iletecekleri raporlar olmak üzere izleme mekanizmalarından nasıl yararlanabileceklerine ilişkin görüşler yer almaktadır.

Date: 21 April 2006

Several NGOs and child rights coalitions responded to the NGO Group for the CRC’s inquiry in May 2005 on their level of participation in reporting to treaty bodies other than the Committee on the Rights of the Child.1 The survey was conducted to develop the NGO Group’s understanding of w

From 22 March 2006 to 05 February 1969

A step by step guide for NGOs preparing an alternative report for the Committee on the Rights of the Child, an outline of the procedures concerning NGO presentations at the pre-sessional meetings, procedures for follow-up action and background to the work of the NGO Group. The Guide was translated by Reliable Future NGO.

Date: 10 March 2006

 To Speak, Participate and Decide – The Child’s Right to be HeardThe Committee on the Rights of the Child has decided to devote its next day of general discussion to the theme of the child’s right to be heard. The meeting will take place at the Palais Wilson in Geneva, Switzer

Date: 10 March 2006

The CRC Reports provide unofficial summaries of the discussions that take place between the Committee on the Rights of the Child and the State parties during the examination of their CRC, OPSC or OPAC reports (for the UN Summary Records, please consult the OHCHR website):Session 54CRC:   M

Date: 27 February 2006

Date: 27 February 2006

An analysis of information relating to violence available in NGO reports to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child from 1990 to 2005.

Date: 27 February 2006

This document is an annex to the publication: “Violence Against Children – What do NGOs know, What do NGOs say?": an Analysis of information relating to violence available in NGO reports to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child from 1990 to 2005.

Date: 21 February 2006

Guide for NGOs intending to report on the implementation of the Optional Protocol on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography before the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.

From 07 February 2006 to 07 February 2006

The meeting on 7 February is tentatively scheduled to take place from 10.00 to 12.00 at the NGO Group meeting room. A draft agenda will be circulated soon.

Date: 1 February 2006

A group of Peruvian children and young people attended the 41st session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child for the examination of Peru’s third periodic report on the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Save the Children Sweden and the NGO Group for the CRC facilitated their visit in order to enable them to advocate for the rights children in Peru, and specifically child workers.

Date: 24 January 2006

On Tuesday 24 January, the Commitee examined Saudi Arabia’s Second Periodic Report. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 24 January 2006

On Tuesday 24 January, the Commitee examined Thailand’s Second Periodic Report. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 19 January 2006

On Thursday 19 January, the Commitee examined Azerbaijan’s Second Periodic Report. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 19 January 2006

On Thursday 19 January, the Commitee examined Mauritius' 2nd periodic report. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 18 January 2006

On Wednesday 18 January, the Commitee examined Hungary’s Second Periodic Report. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 18 January 2006

On Wednesday 18 January, the Commitee examined Lithuania’s Second Periodic Report. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 16 January 2006

On Monday 16 January, the Commitee examined Trinidad and Tobago's 2nd periodic report. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 16 January 2006

On Monday 16 January, the Commitee examined Andorra’s initial reports on the 2 Optional Protocols. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 13 January 2006

On Friday 13 January, the Commitee examined the 2nd periodic report of Russia. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 13 January 2006

On Friday 13 January, the Commitee examined Ghana's 2nd periodic report. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 12 January 2006

On Thursday 12 January, the Commitee examined Peru's 3rd periodic report. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 11 January 2006

On Wednesday 11 January, the Commitee examined Kazakhstan’s Initial Report on the Optional Protocol on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 11 January 2006

On Wednesday 11 January, the Commitee examined Morocco’s Initial Report on the Optional Protocol of the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography . This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 9 January 2006

On Monday 9 January, the Commitee examined Bangladesh’s Initial Report on the Optional Protocol on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 9 January 2006

On Monday 9 January, the Commitee examined Switzerland’s Initial Report on the Optional Protocol on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 30 November 2005

Over the last 2 years, the UNSG made numerous requests for treaty bodies to consolidate their work. In May 03, the High Commissioner for Human Rights proposed that "means must be found to consolidate the work of the 7 treaty bodies and to create a unified standing treaty body." OHCHR is currently conducting an online debate in order to develop a concept paper for a unified treaty body. The NGO Group for the CRC has expressed its concern to the High Commissioner about this proposal and urges other NGOs to express their views through the on line debate or directly to the High Commissioner.

Date: 28 September 2005

On Wednesday 28 September, the Commitee examined the 3rd periodic report of Russia. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 26 September 2005

On Monday 26 September, the Commitee examined the 3rd periodic report of Denmark as well as its report on the Optional Protocol on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 22 September 2005

On Thursday 22 September, the Commitee examined the 3rd periodic report of Finland as well as its report on the Optional Protocol on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 19 September 2005

On 19-20 September, the Commitee examined China’s Second Periodic Report. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 19 September 2005

On 19-20 September, the Commitee examined China’s Initial Report on the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 19 September 2005

The People’s Republic of China ratified the Convention in 1992. It presented its Initial Report to the Committee in 1996. The CRC was extended to Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) upon the Chinese resumption of sovereignty over the region in 1997. On 19-20 September 2005, the Committee on the Rights of the Child examined China’s (including Hong Kong) Second Periodic Report.

Date: 19 September 2005

The People’s Republic of China ratified the Convention on in 1992. It presented its Initial Report to the Committee in 1996. On agreement with the Government of Portugal, the Convention was extended to apply to Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) in 1999. On 19-20 September 2005, the Committee examined China’s Second Periodic Report. The delegation from Macao SAR consisted of nine representatives and was headed by Mr Jorge Costa Oliveira.

Date: 15 September 2005

On Thursday 15 September, the Commitee examined the 2nd periodic report of Australia. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

From 15 September 2005 to 15 September 2005

This subgroup meeting is open also for NGOs who are not members of the NGO Group. The meeting will take place on 15 September at 3pm (sharp) in the ground floor meeting room 1 rue de Varembé (same building as NGO Group secreatariat).

Date: 14 September 2005

Mercredi 14 Septembre, le Comité a examiné le deuxième rapport périodique de l'Algérie. Ce rapport résume les questions principales abordées lors de la discussion entre la délégation gouvernementale et les membres du Comité; il a été rédigé par le Groupe des ONG pour la Convention des droits de l'enfant.

Date: 13 September 2005

On Tuesday 13 September, the Commitee examined the 2nd and 3rd periodic reports of Australia. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

From 01 June 2005 to 01 June 2005

On Wednesday 1st June, the Commitee examined the third periodic report of Yemen. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

From 30 May 2005 to 30 May 2005

On Monday 30th May, the Commitee examined the third periodic report of Costa Rica. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

From 27 May 2005 to 27 May 2005

On Friday 27 May, the Commitee examined the second periodic report of Nicaragua. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

From 26 May 2005 to 26 May 2005

On Thursday 26 May, the Commitee examined the second periodic report of Mongolia. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

From 24 May 2005 to 24 May 2005

On Tuesday 24 May, the Commitee examined the second periodic report of Norway. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

From 23 May 2005 to 23 May 2005

On Monday 23rd May, the Commitee examined the second periodic report of Ecuador. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

From 20 May 2005 to 20 May 2005

On Friday 20th May, the Commitee examined the second periodic report of Nepal. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

From 19 May 2005 to 19 May 2005

On Thursday 19 May, the Commitee examined the initial report of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

From 18 May 2005 to 18 May 2005

On Wednesday 18 May, the Commitee examined the second periodic report of The Philippines. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

From 17 May 2005 to 17 May 2005

On Tuesday 17 May, the Commitee examined the initial report of St Lucia. This summary highlights the main issues discussed by the government delegation and members of the Committee; it is produced by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

From 05 May 2005 to 05 February 1969

Report of the children's Human rights Caucus for the 61st Session of the UN Commission on Human Rights.

From 06 April 2005 to 05 February 1969

This paper is about monitoring progress on the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child using a selected survey of national coalitions of child rights NGOs. This is the first time such case studies have been brought together in one document.

From 09 March 2005 to 09 March 2005

Background information on the current members of the Committee on the Rights of the Child, including new members elected in February 2005.

From 01 January 2005 to 05 February 1969

This publication helps to highlight the need for increased understanding and clarity when certain terms are used to describe sexual harm against children. The first section looks at definitions within international instruments, IGOs, NGOs, etc. and the second cites international instruments in which these terms are found.

From 30 May 2004 to 05 February 1969

Findings of the NGO Group for the CRC survey of national child rights coalitions

From 18 November 2002 to 05 February 1969

The NGO Group is currently inviting NGO that share its missions and aims to become members. With the mission to facilitate the promotion, implementation and monitoring of the Convention, the NGO Group is a partner in the work of the Committee in the Rights of the Child. It is a leading international forum for advocacy on children's issues within and outside the UN.

From 18 November 2002 to 05 February 1969

From 18 November 2002 to 05 February 1969

From 13 November 2002 to 10 February 2003

On 28 February 2003, the terms of five members of the Committee on the Rights of the Child will expire. Elections for new members will be held during a meeting of States Parties on 10 February. The NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child recommends that national NGOs play a role in ensuring the creation of a well-balanced, effective and hard working Committee.

From 02 August 2002 to 05 February 1969

The elections for five new members of the Committee on the Rights of the Child will be held during a meeting of States Parties on 10 February 2003 at the United Nations in New York.

From 06 March 2002 to 06 March 2002

The NGO Group for the CRC has prepared an overview regarding NGO participation in the forthcoming Day of General Discussion on the Private Sector.

From 03 January 2002 to 05 February 1969

A summary of information obtained from national non-governmental organisations and international non- governmental organisations working in the children’s rights field in the country of the nominee. NGOs were requested to provide information regarding the candidates' suitability on the basis of a number of criteria.

From 01 January 2002 to 05 February 1969

This report aims to demonstrate the power and capacity possible for direct NGO influence over the concluding observations and recommendations of the Committee by an analysis of four countries representing four regions of the world: Dominican Republic, Cambodia, Lithuania, and South Africa.

From 10 December 2001 to 05 February 1969

Earlier this year the Committee on the Rights of the Child published the first General Comment on an article on the Convention. This paper is an introduction to General Comments for national child rights coalitions and other interested organisations and groups on children’s rights issues.

From 10 December 2001 to 05 February 1969

Au début de cette année, le Comité des droits de l’enfant a publié sa première Observation générale sur un des articles de la Convention. Le présent document, qui est une introduction aux Observations générales, s’adresse aux coalitions nationales de défense des droits de l’enfant et aux autres organisations et groupes travaillant dans ce domaine.

From 21 November 2001 to 05 February 1969

Le Groupe des ONG pour la Convention relative aux droits de l’enfant (Groupe des ONG) est un réseau flexible qui rassemble toutes sortes d’organisations partageant un même souci : veiller à la promotion, à l’application et au suivi de la Convention des Nations Unies relative aux droits de l’enfant (Convention). Fondé en 1983.

From 18 November 2001 to 05 February 1969

The NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child is a coalition of international NGOs, which work together to facilitate implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. It was originally formed in 1983 as the Informal Ad Hoc NGO Group for the Drafting of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

From 18 November 2001 to 05 February 1969

El Grupo de las ONGs por la Convención sobre los Derechos del Niño es una red suelta que se compone de varias organizaciones. Este grupo se formó en el año 1983 como “Grupo Informal Ad Hoc de las ONGs en favor de la Redacción de la CdN”

From 24 September 2001 to 12 October 2001

By the Education, Literacy and Media Subgroup of the NGO Group for the CRC, this submission outlines the problem of violence against children within the family and in schools and outlines recommendations for family and school conditions.

From 14 September 2001 to 05 February 1969

Un instrumento fundamental de ayuda a ONGs en el proceso de formación de coaliciones de derechos del niño.

From 06 September 2001 to 05 February 1969

Une ressource pratique pour aider les ONGs à établir et maintainer des coalitions pour les droits de l’enfant. La publication nous explique comment faire la promotion de l’établissement des coalitions et préconiser les droits de l’enfant et elle donne quelques examples de comment les ONGs peuvent utiliser les méchanismes internationales.

From 24 July 2001 to 05 February 1969

De plus, ce texte s'est accompagner par deux annexes: Annex 1 Annex 2

From 24 July 2001 to 05 February 1969

Con este documento, hay dos anexos: Annex 1 Annex 2

From 18 July 2001 to 05 February 1969

Con frecuencia se plantea la cuestión acerca de cómo se aplican a nivel nacional los observaciones finales de los tratados de derechos humanos de ONU. Se preguntó a coaliciones nacionales de derechos del niño, grupos temáticos y ONGs en todo el mundo. En este documento presentamos las respuestas de 17 coaliciones nacionales de derechos del niño.

From 06 July 2001 to 05 February 1969

A practical tool for helping NGOs forming and sustaining child rights coalitions. It contains ideas on how to promote coalition building, methods of child rights advocacy and examples of how NGOs could use the monitoring mechanisms, particularly the reporting process to the Committee on the Rights of the Child.

From 28 June 2001 to 05 February 1969

An often asked question is "How are concluding observations from UN human rights treaty bodies used nationally?". National child rights coalitions, thematic groups and NGOs from across the world were asked this question in relation to the Committee on the Rights of the Child. Responses from 17 national child rights coalitions are outlined in this paper.

From 01 March 2001 to 05 February 1969

Une courte liste de questions qui vous guidera au cours de vos délibérations et actions, jusqu’à la dernière session du Comité préparatoire, prévue du 11 au 15 juin 2001.

From 26 February 2001 to 26 February 2001

States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of the Child elected four new members and reelected one member to the committee that monitors the Convention. The new members are Mr. Ibrahim Abdul Aziz Al-Sheddi (Saudi Arabia); Ms. Ghalia Mohd Bin Hamad Al-Thani (Qatar); Ms. Saisuree Chutikul (Thailand); Mr. Luigi Citarella (Italy).

From 26 February 2001 to 26 February 2001

The monitoring body for the Convention on the Rights of the Child consists of ten experts with a variety of backgrounds. Here is an introduction to committee members.

From 01 February 2001 to 05 February 1969

A 24 page brochure on how this convention creates new opportunites for civil society organisations. The brochure focuses on involvement in ratification and implementation of the Convention in an easy to read and lively format. Originally published in English, French and Spanish, it is now available in Arabic

From 01 February 2001 to 05 February 1969

Hemos alistado algunas preguntas que se podrán plantear durante las deliberaciones y acciones en el período anterior al último Comité Preparativo, que tendrá lugar del 11 al 15 de junio 2001.

From 01 January 2001 to 01 January 2006

This document is a list of NGO alternative reports submitted to the Committee on the Rights of the Child, alongside a list of initial and second periodic reports considered by the Committee. Adapted from the official document CRC/C/100, Annex VI. Published by CRIN.

From 01 January 2001 to 05 February 1969

This document outlines means of involvements for National Coalitions in the Special Session and it's preparatory process. This includes action at the local level that can be undertaken now, and at the Special Session on Children in September. A number are already lobbying their governments to ensure children's rights are fully represented at the Special Session on Children.

From 01 January 2001 to 05 February 1969

Here is a short list of questions you can use to guide your deliberations and actions in this period leading up to the third Prepcom due to take place on June 11-15, 2001.

From 01 January 2000 to 05 February 1969

One of the assignments for the Liaison Officer (monitoring) post in the first quarter is reviewing reports of national child rights coalition's regional meetings. Over the past six years such meetings took place in Latin America, South East Asia, South Asia, Europe, West Africa and Arab countries.

From 01 January 2000 to 05 February 1969

Committee on the Rights of the Child Day of General Discussion State Violence Against Children Friday, 22 September 2000 – OHCHR (Palais Wilson, Geneva) Submission by NGO Group for the CRC Sub-Group on Refugee Children and Children in Armed Conflict NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights o

From 01 January 1999 to 05 February 1969

Written by Denise Allen for University of Gent International Interdisciplinary Course on Children's Rights. NGO networking and participation in drafting, monitoring and promoting the CRC had an unprecedented impact. NGOs not customarily involved in human rights joined forces to promote child rights and to hold governments accountable.

From 01 January 1998 to 05 February 1969

A step by step guide for NGOs preparing an alternative report for the Committee on the Rights of the Child, an outline of the procedures concerning NGO presentations at the pre-sessional meetings, procedures for follow-up action and background to the work of the NGO Group.

From 06 October 1997 to 05 February 1969

At its 16th session (22 September - 10 October 1997) the Committee on the Rights of the Child devoted a Day of General Discussion (6 October 1997) to the theme "The Rights of Children with Disabilities". This is the submission made by the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child to the committee.

From 06 January 1997 to 06 January 1997

The number of Ethiopian Children (below age 18) is approximately 30 million. Most live in distress. Among the under- S children, about 72% are either severely wasted or stunted.