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The EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child

The Strategy was adopted on 24 March 2021. Building on the work done so far, the strategy puts forward actions to better respond to current challenges and ultimately better protect children, promote their rights and empower them to participate in political and democratic life, both inside and outside the EU. It also aims to better mainstream children’s rights across Commission policies and services, improve cooperation between relevant actors and invest more in capacity building and specific training of professionals.

date:  24/03/2021

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Child participation in political and democratic life: An EU that empowers children to be active citizens and members of democratic societies

2. Socio-economic inclusion, health and education: An EU that fights child poverty, promotes inclusive and child-friendly societies, health and education systems.

3. Combating violence against children and ensuring child protection: an EU that helps children grow free from violence

4. Child-friendly justice: An EU where the justice system upholds the rights and needs of children

5. Digital and information society: An EU where  children can safely navigate the digital environment, and harness its opportunities         

6. The Global Dimension: an EU that supports, protects and empowers children globally, including during crisis and conflict

The strategy was adopted together with two annexes:

On the website, you will also find a video about the Strategy with subtitles in all languages, Q&A about the strategy and some more interesting links, visuals and data.

The implementation of the EU Strategy will be monitored at EU and national levels, and the Commission will report back on progress at the annual EU Forum on the Rights of the Child. An evaluation of the strategy will be conducted at the end of 2024, with the participation of children.

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