Ms. Aleta Sison Santos Executive Director Hope for the Youth Foundation, Inc.

1. ORIENTATION ON CHILD-FRIENDLY MOVEMENT Ms. Aleta Sison Santos Executive Director Hope for the Youth Foundation, Inc.

2. SAMPUNG MGA KARAPATAN Sampung mga Karapatan ang dapat taglayinPagmamahal, Edukasyon, Unang ililigtas, Natatanging kalinga, Lahi’t, Kalusugan, Pag-lalaro, Kapatiran, Maging makabuluhan Hey

3. WHO IS A CHILD

4. Sino ang bata? a. May edad na 10 pababa b. May edad na 17 at pababa c. May edad 0 – 15 d. May edad 0 – 21

5. DEFINITION OF A CHILD CRC Definition: A child means every human being below the age of 18 years unless, under the law applicable to the child, majority is attained earlier. The Philippine definition of a child, as contained in its constitution, is consistent with the CRC. RA 7610 Definition: A child means a “person below eighteen (18) years of age or those over but are unable to fully take care of themselves or protect themselves from abuse, neglect, cruelty, exploitation or discrimination because of a physical or mental disability or coordination.”

6. It is because of the deplorable situation and the immense violation of rights of children in the world that a special instrument is needed to protect their rights. • The children, because they are young, are vulnerable. That is why a Universal Law is needed to ensure their protection from the very people who are also expected to look after their rights and welfare.

7. Ano ang pandaigdigang dokumento na sumasaklaw sa Karapatan ng mga Bata? a. International Declaration in Human Rights b. CEDAW c. International Declaration in Children’s Rights d. Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)

8. THE PREAMBLE Convention on the Rights of the Child “… the family ... the fundamental group of society and the natural environment for the growth and well-being of ... children, should be afforded ... protection and assistance” “the child … should grow up in a family…”

9. CRC A LITTLE HISTORY The most universally accepted human rights instruments in history Drafted over the course of 10 years (1979-1989) with inputs from various societies, religions & cultures Ratified by 191 countries Adoptedby the UN General Assembly on 20 November 1989 Only 2 countries have not signed it

10. Final approval from United Nations Member States came when the UN General Assembly unanimously adopted the text of the Convention on the Rights of the Child on 20 November 1989. The Convention then became legally binding in September 1990, after 20 States had ratified it. Many countries ratified the Convention very soon after it was adopted and others continued to ratify or accede to it, making it the most widely ratified human rights treaty. As of December 2005, nearly all States are parties

11. Adoption: • ‘Adoption’ is the formal act by which the form and content of a proposed treaty text are established. Treaties negotiated within an international organization like the United Nations are usually adopted by a resolution of a representative organ of the organization whose membership more or less corresponds to the potential participation in the treaty in question (the United Nations General Assembly, for example).

12. Article: • International legal instruments generally include a Preamble (stating the reasons for and underlying understandings of the drafters and adopters of the instrument) and a series of ‘articles’, which lay out the obligations of those States choosing to be bound by it and procedural matters involving the treaty. The term ‘provision’ is often used as an alternative when referring to the content of particular articles.

13. Convention A ‘convention’ is a formal agreement between States. The generic term ‘convention’ is thus synonymous with the generic term ‘treaty’. Conventions are normally open for participation by the international community as a whole, or by a large number of States. Usually the instruments negotiated under the auspices of an international organization are entitled conventions (e.g. the Convention on the Rights of the Child, adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations in 1989).

14. Ratify/Ratification • Ratification’ is an act by which a State signifies an agreement to be legally bound by the terms of a particular treaty. To ratify a treaty, the State first signs it and then fulfils its own national legislative requirements. Once the appropriate national organ of the country – Parliament, Senate, the Crown, Head of State or Government, or a combination of these – follows domestic constitutional procedures and makes a formal decision to be a party to the treaty. The instrument of ratification, a formal sealed letter referring to the decision and signed by the State’s responsible authority, is then prepared and deposited with the United Nations Secretary-General in New York.

15. The process of creating binding obligations on governments • Signature constitutes a preliminary endorsement of the Convention or Protocol. Signing the instrument does not create a binding legal obligation but does demonstrate the State’s intent to examine the treaty domestically and consider ratifying it. While signing does not commit a State to ratification, it does oblige the State to refrain from acts that would defeat or undermine the treaty’s objective and purpose. • Signature’ of a treaty is an act by which a State provides a preliminary endorsement of the instrument. Signing does not create a binding legal obligation but does demonstrate the State’s intent to examine the treaty domestically and consider ratifying it. While signing does

16. Ratification or accession • signifies an agreement to be legally bound by the terms of the Convention. Though accession has the same legal effect as ratification, the procedures differ. In the case of ratification, the State first signs and then ratifies the treaty. The procedure for accession has only one step—it is not preceded by an act of signature. • signifies an agreement to be legally bound by the terms of the Convention. Though accession has the same legal effect as ratification, the procedures differ. In the case of ratification, the State first signs and then ratifies the treaty. The procedure for accession has only one step—it is not preceded by an act of signature.

17. Most commonly, countries that are promoting the Convention sign shortly after it has been adopted. They then ratify the treaty when all of their domestically required legal procedures have been fulfilled. Other States may begin with the domestic approval process and accede to the treaty once their domestic procedures have been completed, without signing the treaty first.

18. CRC The Convention on the Rights of the Child • A universal legal document that reflect a new vision of the child: • Children are human beings , and • Not the property of their parents. • They are subjects of their own rights, and • Not objects of charity.

19. 4 Foundation Principles of CRC • Survival & development • Non-discrimination • Best interest of the child • Views of the child

20. 4 Development Survival Participation Protection CATEGORIES OF RIGHTS

21. Apat na Kategorya ng Karapatan Mga karapatan ko Apat ang saklaw niya. Mabuhay nang matiwasay, Umunlad nang mahusay Proteksyon sa panganib, Isali’t pakinggan, Karapatan, Kaunlaran, Maging Makabuluhan, Hey!

22. CHALLENGES • Making children live longer and live well; • Enacting child-friendly laws; • Developing child-friendly programmes; • Mobilizing resources for children; • Building child friendly institutions; and • Popularizing CRC

23. Under the Convention, State Parties have an obligation to amend and create laws and policies to fully implement the Convention

24. Ano ang Pambansang Programa na nagpapatupad sa CRC? a. Philippine 2000 b. Child 2000 c. The Filipino Children in Millennium d. Child 21

25. Background • The Philippine Government (31st State) ratified the CRC on July 1990- Senate Resolution No. 109 • In response, the Philippine Plan of Action for Children (PPAC) was developed for 1991-2000. • The PPAC addressed the four major rights of children: survival, development, protection and participation.

26. Child 21 The Philippine National Strategic Framework for Plan Development for Children, 2000-2025 A strategic framework for the years 2000 - 2025 for planning programs and interventions that promote and safeguard the rights of Filipino children A vision for a better quality of life for Filipino children in the 21st century

27. Our Vision for every Filipino Child by 2025…

28. Born healthy and well with an inherent right to life,endowed with human dignity • Happy, loved and nurtured by a strong, stable and God-loving family • Living in a peaceful, progressive, gender-fair and child-friendly society

29. Growing safe in a healthy environment and ecology; • Free and protected by a responsible and enabling government; • Reaching his/her full potential with the right opportunities and accessible resources;

30. Imbued with Filipino values steeped in his/her indigenous cultural heritage; • Assertive of his/her rights as well as those of others; • Actively participating in decision-making and governance, in harmony and in solidarity with others, in sustaining the Filipino nation.

31. Child 21 The goals and objectives of Child 21 can be achieved through the mobilization of a Child-Friendly Movement in the Philippines

32. Religious groups Private Sector Media Justice System School Social Services Health/ Agriculture Nutrition The Child-Friendly Movement

33. Create plan of action for children goal oriented Mobilise resources Harness community religious groups NGOs, Pos private sector Activate LCPCs Enhance service delivery and protection measures Monitor progress Mayors launch “Child-Friendly Movement”

34. Moves the entire Agenda for Children political social Goal oriented Highly monitored outcomes processes Multi-partner government depts media religious communities NGOs private sector Many synergies among activities/ outcomes among partners Child-Friendly Movement

35. Child-Friendly Media • Media codes & standards promote best interests of children • Programmes promote positive values for children • Children are given opportunity to participate in programming • Promote the value of children

36. Child-Friendly Schools • Better schools • community participation • ready for children • Better pupils • Early Child Development • healthy • well-nourished • psycho-social skills

38. BUHAYIN ANG MAYNILA Is Manila a Child Friendly City?

39. Minimum requirements: • Local Development and Investment Plan for children (can be separate or integrated in the Local Development Plan) • Local Ordinances supporting children’s rights • Data bank system on children

40. Search Evaluation for Municipality / City

41. I. Planning and Policy Formulation - provides an environment for policy and program development resulting to putting children on top of the agenda of the local government unit through the following: • Local Development Plan for Children (LDPC) • Local Investment Plan for Children (LIPC) • Data on children/Situational analysis for children • Local code/ordinances for children

42. II. Resource Allocation - provides funds, manpower, etc., for children’s concerns; may also generate outside funding funds for children

43. III. Service Delivery • – programs and projects geared towards the improvement of the situation/condition of children • Health and Nutrition • Health center certified as Sentrong Sigla • Immunization • Breastfeeding practices • Safe water • Safe waste management • Nutritional status of under 6 years old and school children • Food assistance program • Nutrition Education program • Utilization of iodized salt • Pre-natal care package • Post natal care package • Birth registration

44. 2. Education • Pre-school • Elementary • High school 3. Social Protection • Children’s and Women’s Desk • Detention cells for boys and girls and/or custodial care

45. IV. Institutional Development - refers to organizing and/or strengthening of local structures (LCPCs, Local School Board, Local Health Board, Local Nutrition Committee, etc.) to respond to issues and concerns on children. It also includes activities undertaken to increase the capacity of service providers.

46. V. Child Participation - refers to activities undertaken by the LGU to include children in the planning and decision making process. This is not limited to the existence of the Sangguniang Kabataan which is political in nature, but it also includes other children’s organization initiated by NGOs and POs that are actively collaborating and working closely with the LGU.

47. VI. Community Participation • refers to activities undertaken by the • LGU to encourage and elicit the support • and participation of the community as • partners in the implementation of • programs and services for children.

48. Barangay Evaluation Tool: • Day Care Center • Barangay Council for the Protection of Children • Barangay Health Stations • Elementary/ High School • Reading Center • Playground/Play Area

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