The Rights of the Child during Adolescence

Based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child General Comment No. 20 (2016) on the implementation of the rights of the child during adolescence

The Committee on the Rights of the Child published General Comment No. 20 (GC 20) in December 2016 because of the observation that the potential of the adolescents are compromised due to the lack of recognition or investment of States Parties to respect, promote, and fulfill the rights of adolescents.

“[General Comment No. 20] highlights the importance of human rights-based approach that includes recognition and respect for the dignity and agency and adolescents; their empowerment, citizenship and active participation in their own lives; the promotion of optimum health, well-being and development; and a commitment to the promotion, protection and fulfilment of their rights, without discrimination.”

-UN CRC GC 20, paragraph 4

Generic policies designed for children and young people often fail to address the diversity of situations and backgrounds of adolescents.

Child Rights Coalition Asia, in partnership with Save the Children and Plan International Asia Regional Office, developed the publication, The Rights of the Child during Adolescence: Based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child General Comment No. 20 (2016) on the implementation of the rights of the child during adolescence, to raise awareness on the rights of the child during adolescence.

The book, made for civil society organizations, government representatives, and youth organizations, walks the readers through the following:

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