Attributes of Article 30

Data is collected and disaggregated by prohibited grounds for discrimination including age, sex, ethnicity, disability, when applicable

Enjoy their own culture

Profess and practice their own religion

Use their own language

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 the:

1.1 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination

1.2 Regional instruments

1.2.1 Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities

1.2.2 European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages

1.2.3 Inter-American Convention against Racism, Racial Discrimination and Related Forms of Intolerance

1.2.4 Inter-American Convention against All Forms of Discrimination and Intolerance

1.2.5 The African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights

2. The legislation provides for:

2.1 Anti-discrimination clauses

2.1.1 List of prohibited conducts

2.1.2 List of prohibited grounds of discrimination

2.1.3 Definition of vulnerable groups including minority and indigenous people (M&IP)

2.2 The respect of international standards on data protection with respect to the M&IP

2.3 Special support mechanisms allocated to respect, protection and promotion of M&IP

2.4 Representation of M&IP within educational and cultural institutions

2.5 Criminal and administrative penalties for online and offline hate crimes, including bullying against M&IP

3. National strategy and plan of action in place with a time frame and budget to reduce discrimination and increase integration of M&IP into society as a whole.

4. National school curricula include topics related to multicultural environment and appreciation of culture of M&IP and different ethnic groups. (Art 28)

5. Legislation provides for the right to hold and practice religion individually and in community with others, both in public and private. (Art 14 & Art 5)

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.

6. The CRC reporting process explicitly outlines provisions and support for M&IP children.

7. Amount of national budget spent for campaigns to promote respect for M&IP children during the reporting period.

8. Percentage of institutions of ethnic, linguistic minority and religious population groups during reporting period that are

8.1 Recognized

8.2 Provided public support

9. Percentage of administrative personnel trained on anti-discrimination/M&IP related legislation during reporting period/annually.

10. Percentage of total national budget to support research on culture, language and traditions of M&IP.

11. Percentage of total national budget to support activities conducted by

11.1 Children and young people belonging to M&IP

11.2 M&IP civil society organisations (CSOs) working with children

12. Percentage of the education budget to scholarships for M&IP students under 18 years.

13. Percentage of media institutions of ethnic, linguistic minority and religious population groups that receive public support.

14. Percentage of budget to support M&IP clergy schools.

15. Percentage of schools where children are taught in both the official language(s) and minority languages.

Outcome

Indicators

refers to a measurable resultant change either in the “rights environment” or directly in lives of children.

16. Percentage of minority and indigenous children in out-of-home care placed with extended family or other minority and indigenous caregivers.

17. Percentage of M&IP children who are officially excused from school during M&IP religious holidays.

18. Percentage of M&IP children who feel that their culture and religion are respected in school.

19. Percentage of children receiving public education in their own language and majority language of the country. (Art 28 & Art 29)