Convention on the Rights of the Child

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    The duties of the Norwegian Ombudsman are to ensure that the opinions of children and young people are hear and that their rights are upheld in complies with the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which is enshrined in the Norwegian law. As an independent body the ombudsman for Children have the right to form their own opinions and decide what areas they will focus on. The above-mentioned duties are general duties the ombudsman hold. As per the Instructions for the Ombudsman for children…

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    age and stage of development for a child or young person. This could be as a result of medical, social or environmental factors. Children and young people with Disabilities or specific needs have rights Right to special care and support Right to equality and inclusion Right to be educated with others Right to assessment and provision Right to be involved in decisions about them Right to special care and support The convention on the rights of the child UNICEF 1989 Article 23 states:…

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    Hyderabad. Cell No: 9440531731 Mail Id: gpadmaja40@gmail.com INTRODUCTION: There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children. In our country children are considered as a gift from the heaven and if the child is a boy then nothing could be more soothing for the family and from the very beginning children are exempted from severe punishment for any wrong committed on their part irrespective of the gravity of the Act. The juvenile justice system in…

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    don’t think of child soldiers. Though you will not see child soldiers that much in the U.S. unless you count the few 17 year olds in the military or the gang members under the age of 18, because of this some of you wouldn’t even know what a child soldier is. Like the name suggests child soldiers are children under the age of 18 that willingly or are forced to join military organizations. The only option for these child soldiers is to do what they’re told by their commander’s. The rights of…

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    In the last few centuries, the battle for women’s rights and gender equality has been fought adamantly, and many freedoms have been won. The success pulled from many women gunning for the same cause has brought in the United States almost complete gender equality. These freedoms did not come without a price and the many women who faced the trials and tribulations to bring us the freedoms we now take for granted. Elizabeth Cady Stanton was one of those women who fought so that we could enjoy…

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    INTRODUCTION:- “There is no trust more sacred than the one the world holds with children. There is no duty more important than ensuring that their rights are respected, that their welfare protected, and their lives are free from fear and want and that they grow up in peace.” -Kofi A. Annan Children are considered to be gifts from god and greatest national asset and…

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    Human Rights In America

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    global freedom has been decreasing, U.S human rights activists remain hopeful that the Obama administration’s efforts will continue to and prioritize its human rights foreign policy agenda (Jost, 2009). With official tactics being quiet diplomacy, skeptics have doubts over the effectiveness of U.S human rights policies, yet with the implementation of the freedom of expression resolution, there is no doubt the U.S is taking the right steps in curbing human rights violations worldwide (Jost,…

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    brought about by Elizabeth Cady Stanton A. Summoned the first women’s rights convention at Seneca Falls along with Lucretia Mott 1. Monotonous life as a housewife a. Spent more time with society b. Injustices present at the time were explicated 2. Met with Lucretia Mott a. Both had same views about the injustices found in society b. Planned the women’s rights convention to address those issues 3. Great success with convention resulted in it becoming a regular means of aid to attain goals B.…

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    procedure set in place to ensure I am doing my part to comply with all the necessary laws and codes of practice. The Human Rights act 1998 - and how it relates directly to schools including the right to education, the right to respect for private and family life, and the right to have freedom of expression. This means that if a school acts in a way that is not in line with the Convention, they are breaking the law.…

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    lives are wasted and do not hesitate to join terrorist groups. Izabel, a child from the planet cleave, lost her legs due to a landmine. After the incident, Izabel spent her time terrorizing the soldiers of both sides of the war. Article 23 of the convention on the Rights of the Child recognizes that mentally or physically disabled children should enjoy a full and decent life.Furthermore it recognizes the right of the disabled child to special care and shall encourage and ensure the extension,…

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