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Attributes of Article 15 |
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Data is collected and disaggregated by prohibited grounds for discrimination, including age, sex, ethnicity, disability, when applicable |
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Freedom of association |
Freedom of assembly |
Restrictions limited to compliance with democratic interests |
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Structural Indicators as an indication of commitment to take action, refers to the existence of institutions and policies and laws aligned with the international child rights laws and for the realisation of children’s rights. |
1. State has ratified relevant international treaty obligations with no significant exemptions 1.1 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 1966 1.2 United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 2006 1.3 ILO Conventions 87 and 98 2. Right to freedom of association and assembly, in line with international treaty obligations, and including for children, is enshrined in constitution and legislation. |
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3. No legislative restrictions exist that impede the establishment of children’s organisations. |
4. No legislative age restrictions exist on the right to freedom of assembly. 5. Legislation guarantees relevant and appropriate protection for children exercising the right to peaceful assembly. |
6. Legislation protects against: 6.1 Discrimination in the exercise of freedoms of assembly and association 6.2 Undue restrictions of freedoms of assembly and association beyond those necessary for compliance with democratic interests. |
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7. State has introduced accessible, safe mechanisms of complaint or redress for children whose Article 15 rights are denied. |
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Process Indicators refers generally to efforts made and actions taken, following on from commitment, and thus to specific activities, resources and/or initiatives in pursuit of rights’ realisation. |
8. Pre- and/or in-service training is provided on the implications of Article 15 for relevant professionals, including police, judges, teachers, parents. |
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9. State provides information and support to facilitate the establishment of children’s organisations. 10. Children are able to register their own organisations. 11. Percentage of active, democratically elected school councils in: 11.1 Primary schools 11.2 Secondary schools 12. Percentage of local authorities with active, democratically elected youth councils. 13. Number of trade unions allowing membership of working children. (Art 32-Ind 13) |
14. GCRD Percentage of police with appropriate pre- and/or in-service training to support and protect children engaging in peaceful assembly. 15. Effective systems for monitoring and reporting on the use of force have been established by the State. |
16. The criteria for imposition of any restrictions on freedom of association and assembly are publicly available. |
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Outcome Indicators refers to a measurable resultant change either in the “rights environment” or directly in lives of children. |
17. Percentage of children in primary and secondary school who are aware of their right to freedom of association and assembly, and how to exercise it. |
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18. Percentage of all working children who are members of a trade union or working children’s association. 19. Numbers of children actively and voluntarily participating in child and youth led organisations. |
20. Reported formal complaints by or on behalf of children forcibly required to participate in protests, marches or demonstrations. 21. Reported formal complaints by or on behalf of children denied the right to freedom of assembly. 22. Percentage of school aged children who report feeling safe when meeting friends in public spaces. 23. GCRD Percentage of children who report having adequate opportunity to spend time with friends. |
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