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"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
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"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"4 - QUALITY EDUCATION",
"13 - CLIMATE ACTION",
"10... | 11. Recalling its general comment No. 19 (2016) on public budgeting for the realization of children ’ s rights , the Committee recommends that the State Party : (a) Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the budget needs for children, allocate adequate budgetary resources, in accordance with article 4 of the Convention,... | 11. Recalling its general comment No. 19 (2016) on public budgeting for the realization of children ’ s rights , the Committee recommends that the State Party : (a) Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the budget needs for children, allocate adequate budgetary resources, in accordance with article 4 of the Convention,... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: 08462725-3ab6-44f3-af91-5dbd327b507a |
d1cbca27-2255-48d7-88ec-836fc5ca121f | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
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"Asia-Pacific"
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"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
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"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"17.9 - Enhance ca... | 12. Recalling its general comment No. 5 (2003) on general measures of implementation and its previous concluding observations, the Committee recommends that the State Party : (a) Ensure sustainable funding for the maintenance, updating and enhancement of the National Child Data Portal; (b) Ensure that data collected on... | 12. Recalling its general comment No. 5 (2003) on general measures of implementation and its previous concluding observations, the Committee recommends that the State Party : (a) Ensure sustainable funding for the maintenance, updating and enhancement of the National Child Data Portal; (b) Ensure that data collected on... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: d1cbca27-2255-48d7-88ec-836fc5ca121f |
f4e45e1b-8f57-4448-9425-e9d098161e41 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
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"1... | 13. The Committee recommends that the State Party : (a) Ensure that all children have access to: (i) confidential, child-friendly and independent complaint mechanisms in schools, alternative care settings both institutional and family types, and detention centres for reporting all forms of violence, abuse, discriminati... | 13. The Committee recommends that the State Party : (a) Ensure that all children have access to: (i) confidential, child-friendly and independent complaint mechanisms in schools, alternative care settings both institutional and family types, and detention centres for reporting all forms of violence, abuse, discriminati... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: f4e45e1b-8f57-4448-9425-e9d098161e41 |
fb9b8eef-57c9-4dae-acc7-62e2deb0db81 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
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"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
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] | 14. The Committee recalls its previous concluding observations and recommends that the State Party : (a) Ensure that the Iraqi High Commission for Human Rights is able to receive, investigate and address complaints by children in a child-sensitive and child-friendly manner and ensure that the Commission is accessible t... | 14. The Committee recalls its previous concluding observations and recommends that the State Party : (a) Ensure that the Iraqi High Commission for Human Rights is able to receive, investigate and address complaints by children in a child-sensitive and child-friendly manner and ensure that the Commission is accessible t... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: fb9b8eef-57c9-4dae-acc7-62e2deb0db81 |
104454ee-6fcd-4893-894f-58b2c6e0d850 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
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"Asia-Pacific"
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] | 15. The Committee recommends that the State Party strengthen its awareness ‑ raising programmes, including campaigns, in cooperation with civil society organizations to ensure that the Convention and the Optional Protocols thereto are widely known by the general public, including parents and children themselves . | 15. The Committee recommends that the State Party strengthen its awareness ‐ raising programmes, including campaigns, in cooperation with civil society organizations to ensure that the Convention and the Optional Protocols thereto are widely known by the general public, including parents and children themselves . | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: 104454ee-6fcd-4893-894f-58b2c6e0d850 |
f6297088-4f6b-4f60-99d7-952c5b1c7a95 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
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"Asia-Pacific"
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"Human rights defenders & activists",
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"Children",
"Media",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
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] | 16. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Strengthen the protection against reprisals of human rights defenders, including journalists and lawyers working on children ’ s rights; (b) Build a climate of trust and cooperation with civil society; (c) Systematically involve communities and civil society, inclu... | 16. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Strengthen the protection against reprisals of human rights defenders, including journalists and lawyers working on children ’ s rights; (b) Build a climate of trust and cooperation with civil society; (c) Systematically involve communities and civil society, inclu... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: f6297088-4f6b-4f60-99d7-952c5b1c7a95 |
634f3f7d-1d08-440e-81c4-7b0a2fd86692 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
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"Asia-Pacific"
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"Business & Human Rights",
"Labour rights and right to work",
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"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
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"12.6 - Encourage sustainable practices for companies"
] | 17. Recalling its general comment No. 16 (2013) on State obligations regarding the impact of the business sector on children ’ s rights and the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, endorsed by the Human Rights Council in 2011 , the Committee recommends that the State Party establish and implement regulation... | 17. Recalling its general comment No. 16 (2013) on State obligations regarding the impact of the business sector on children ’ s rights and the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, endorsed by the Human Rights Council in 2011 , the Committee recommends that the State Party establish and implement regulation... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: 634f3f7d-1d08-440e-81c4-7b0a2fd86692 |
13aa53b7-8947-446a-9259-daeeec998892 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Iraq"
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"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
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"Internally displaced persons",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Women & ... | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Rights related to marriage & family",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framewo... | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"17 - P... | 18.The Committee is seriously concerned that: (a)Article 14 of the Constitution has a narrower scope than article 2 of the Convention and that there is a lack of comprehensive legislation prohibiting all forms of discrimination; (b)Girls continue to face multiple and intersecting forms of gender-based discrimination, l... | 18. The Committee is seriously concerned that: (a) Article 14 of the Constitution has a narrower scope than article 2 of the Convention and that there is a lack of comprehensive legislation prohibiting all forms of discrimination; (b) Girls continue to face multiple and intersecting forms of gender-based discrimination... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: 13aa53b7-8947-446a-9259-daeeec998892 |
e25e5b2f-fb34-456f-957e-461b70e96896 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
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"Internally displaced persons",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Women & ... | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
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"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
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"Right to health",
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"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
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"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"4 - QUALITY EDUCATION",
"16.b ... | 19. T he Committee recalls its previous concluding observations and urges the State Party : (a) To amend existing legislation to ensure that the definition of discrimination against children is fully aligned with article 2 of the Convention and consider adopting comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation that provid... | 19. The Committee recalls its previous concluding observations and urges the State Party : (a) To amend existing legislation to ensure that the definition of discrimination against children is fully aligned with article 2 of the Convention and consider adopting comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation that provide... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: e25e5b2f-fb34-456f-957e-461b70e96896 |
06a8a558-9af3-4c26-aeb5-b68732f06583 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
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"Asia-Pacific"
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"Medical staff / health professionals",
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"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
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"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | 20. Recalling its general comment No. 14 (2013) on the right of the child to have his or her best interests taken as a primary consideration, the Committee recalls its previous concluding observations and recommends that the State Party : (a) Ensure that the principle of the best interests of the child is fully incorpo... | 20. Recalling its general comment No. 14 (2013) on the right of the child to have his or her best interests taken as a primary consideration, the Committee recalls its previous concluding observations and recommends that the State Party : (a) Ensure that the principle of the best interests of the child is fully incorpo... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: 06a8a558-9af3-4c26-aeb5-b68732f06583 |
bae38a7a-cd60-400e-b86e-69e7808b2392 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Iraq"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Persons affected by armed conflict"
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"Death penalty",
"Human rights & counter-terrorism",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | 21.The Committee is seriously concerned that: (a)Explosive war remnants continue to be the leading cause of child casualties; (b)Children may be sentenced to death as adults owing to difficulties in determining their age because of missing or inaccurate documentation, particularly in the context of counter-terrorism le... | 21. The Committee is seriously concerned that: (a) Explosive war remnants continue to be the leading cause of child casualties; (b) Children may be sentenced to death as adults owing to difficulties in determining their age because of missing or inaccurate documentation, particularly in the context of counter-terrorism... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: bae38a7a-cd60-400e-b86e-69e7808b2392 |
3c6bf82c-96ad-4b2c-bfb8-446e6474059b | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons affected by armed conflict"
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"Inter-State cooperation and assistance",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Right to health",
"Data collection & research",
"Right to education"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"12 - RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"12.2 - Sustainable management and use of natural resources",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"4 - QUALITY EDUCATION",
"16.2 - Protect children... | 22. The Committee urges the State Party: (a) To step up its efforts to clear landmines and other explosive remnants of war in formerly conflict-affected areas, including through strengthened international cooperation, and to increase the provision of its assistance to and rehabilitation services for child victims of un... | 22. The Committee urges the State Party: (a) To step up its efforts to clear landmines and other explosive remnants of war in formerly conflict-affected areas, including through strengthened international cooperation, and to increase the provision of its assistance to and rehabilitation services for child victims of un... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: 3c6bf82c-96ad-4b2c-bfb8-446e6474059b |
253b515f-8ca6-409d-9a03-b6252041c273 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
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"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhanc... | 23. While welcoming the adoption of the national framework for youth participation, the Committee recalls its general comment No. 12 (2009) on the right of the child to be heard and recommends that the State Party : (a) Widely disseminate the national framework for youth participation; (b) Develop and implement clear g... | 23. While welcoming the adoption of the national framework for youth participation, the Committee recalls its general comment No. 12 (2009) on the right of the child to be heard and recommends that the State Party : (a) Widely disseminate the national framework for youth participation; (b) Develop and implement clear g... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: 253b515f-8ca6-409d-9a03-b6252041c273 |
21bc4cfe-e219-4831-9724-756663b01f22 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children",
"Internally displaced persons",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Non-citizens",
"Persons affected by armed conflict"
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"Equality & non-discrimination",
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"Legal & institutional reform",
"Cooperation with human rights mechanisms & requests for technical assistance",
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"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"16.9 - Universal legal i... | 24. T aking note of target 16.9 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee strongly urges the State Party : (a) To amend the Iraqi Nationality Act No. 26 of 2006 to ensure that children born to unmarried parents receive a birth certificate and other identity documents; (b) To develop protocols and guidelines f... | 24. Taking note of target 16.9 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee strongly urges the State Party : (a) To amend the Iraqi Nationality Act No. 26 of 2006 to ensure that children born to unmarried parents receive a birth certificate and other identity documents; (b) To develop protocols and guidelines fo... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: 21bc4cfe-e219-4831-9724-756663b01f22 |
fce53ebd-8e85-4d5a-afc2-661a8748220d | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Media"
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"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
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"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | 25. Recalling its general comment No. 25 (2021) on children ’ s rights in relation to the digital environment, the Committee recommends that the State Party adopt the draft cybercrime law and e nsure that it adequately protect s children from harmful content and materials and online risks and provide s for mechanisms t... | 25. Recalling its general comment No. 25 (2021) on children ’ s rights in relation to the digital environment, the Committee recommends that the State Party adopt the draft cybercrime law and ensure that it adequately protects children from harmful content and materials and online risks and provides for mechanisms to p... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: fce53ebd-8e85-4d5a-afc2-661a8748220d |
022f4b55-8d3b-4a9e-948e-6dbd5bcceb01 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Iraq"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Educational staff & students",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Rule of law & impunity",
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"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"5.3 - Eliminate forced ... | 26.The Committee notes the adoption of two national strategies and the establishment of the Directorate for Protecting Families and Children from Domestic Violence. The Committee remains seriously concerned, however, about: (a)The delays in the adoption of the draft law against domestic violence; (b)The provisions in t... | 26. The Committee notes the adoption of two national strategies and the establishment of the Directorate for Protecting Families and Children from Domestic Violence. The Committee remains seriously concerned, however, about: (a) The delays in the adoption of the draft law against domestic violence; (b) The provisions i... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: 022f4b55-8d3b-4a9e-948e-6dbd5bcceb01 |
76dd9eef-3e1e-4b66-a546-59aa1d540a5c | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
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"Children: protection against exploitation",
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"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
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f9f499c2-f9c8-4781-a393-0160117ebf73 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
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"17.18 - Enhance availability... | 31. Recalling its general comment No. 13 (2011) on the right of the child to freedom from all forms of violence , the Committee urges the State Party : (a) To strictly enforce the prohibition of torture and ensure that allegations of torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment of children in detentio... | 31. Recalling its general comment No. 13 (2011) on the right of the child to freedom from all forms of violence , the Committee urges the State Party : (a) To strictly enforce the prohibition of torture and ensure that allegations of torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment of children in detentio... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: ce704384-cdb4-4437-a8bc-72cab8d366e1 |
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b49f2d4a-b3b1-430c-beb6-4e0ddd3748a2 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
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"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-co... | 33. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Provide adequate resources for the full implementation of the Yazidi Female Survivors Act, in particular the administration of compensation, rehabilitation and reintegration schemes, including health services, psychological rehabilitation centres and educational op... | 33. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Provide adequate resources for the full implementation of the Yazidi Female Survivors Act, in particular the administration of compensation, rehabilitation and reintegration schemes, including health services, psychological rehabilitation centres and educational op... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: b49f2d4a-b3b1-430c-beb6-4e0ddd3748a2 |
5f8dc8f8-72ca-42a0-84a4-87de9c43f6a3 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
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"5.3 -... | 34. The Committee notes with concern that the 2025 amendments to the country ’ s P ersonal S tatus Act, which give religious courts increased authority over famil y matters , undermine the safeguards in the Act and the role of the civil courts. The Committee draws the State Party ’ s attention to the Committee ’ s stat... | 34. The Committee notes with concern that the 2025 amendments to the country's Personal Status Act, which give religious courts increased authority over family matters , undermine the safeguards in the Act and the role of the civil courts. The Committee draws the State Party's attention to the Committee's statement on ... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: 5f8dc8f8-72ca-42a0-84a4-87de9c43f6a3 |
bae24111-e27e-48c4-8d0c-5690f4e5caf0 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
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] | 35. Drawing the State Party ’ s attention to the Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children, the Committee recommends that the State Party : (a) Ensure the availability of adequate and sufficient alternative family- and community-based care options for children deprived of a family environment, including orphans, ... | 35. Drawing the State Party ’ s attention to the Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children, the Committee recommends that the State Party : (a) Ensure the availability of adequate and sufficient alternative family- and community-based care options for children deprived of a family environment, including orphans, ... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: bae24111-e27e-48c4-8d0c-5690f4e5caf0 |
a71b7ac5-ad38-4dbe-b316-3751567a1fdc | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
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"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental hea... | 36. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Safeguard the rights and well-being of children with incarcerated parents and ensure provision of social services, financial assistance and child-sensitive interventions to families affected by incarceration; (b) Establish integrated support systems that provide me... | 36. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Safeguard the rights and well-being of children with incarcerated parents and ensure provision of social services, financial assistance and child-sensitive interventions to families affected by incarceration; (b) Establish integrated support systems that provide me... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: a71b7ac5-ad38-4dbe-b316-3751567a1fdc |
ec5f4c2d-55cf-44f8-9ad0-dad33203f543 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
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"10.4 - Adopt fi... | 37. Noting the establishment of the Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs , the Committee recalls its general comment No. 9 (2006) on the rights of children with disabilities and its previous concluding observations and urges the State Party to adopt a human rights-based approach to d... | 37. Noting the establishment of the Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs , the Committee recalls its general comment No. 9 (2006) on the rights of children with disabilities and its previous concluding observations and urges the State Party to adopt a human rights-based approach to d... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: ec5f4c2d-55cf-44f8-9ad0-dad33203f543 |
91a3035d-66d1-4376-9fe8-039229e3d698 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
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"17 - PARTNERS... | 38. Recalling its general comment No. 15 (2013) on the right of the child to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health , the Committee recommends that the State Party : (a) Continue improving the infant and under-5 mortality rates and address the leading causes of child mortality, particularly preventa... | 38. Recalling its general comment No. 15 (2013) on the right of the child to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health , the Committee recommends that the State Party : (a) Continue improving the infant and under-5 mortality rates and address the leading causes of child mortality, particularly preventa... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: 91a3035d-66d1-4376-9fe8-039229e3d698 |
24304808-78a7-46b6-b626-c7af5f97f666 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
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] | 39. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Improve the availability and accessibility of age- and development-appropriate mental health services for children, particularly those in vulnerable situations, such as children affected by conflict and displacement; (b) Integrate mental health into the school curr... | 39. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Improve the availability and accessibility of age- and development-appropriate mental health services for children, particularly those in vulnerable situations, such as children affected by conflict and displacement; (b) Integrate mental health into the school curr... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: 24304808-78a7-46b6-b626-c7af5f97f666 |
36fbadd7-cbc2-4c0f-ab60-e9552f1971a3 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
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"4.5 - No discrimination in educatio... | 40. Recalling its general comment No. 4 (2003) on adolescent health and development in the context of the Convention and general comment No. 20 (2016) on the implementation of the rights of the child during adolescence , the Committee recalls its previous concluding observations and recommends that the State Party : (a... | 40. Recalling its general comment No. 4 (2003) on adolescent health and development in the context of the Convention and general comment No. 20 (2016) on the implementation of the rights of the child during adolescence , the Committee recalls its previous concluding observations and recommends that the State Party : (a... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: 36fbadd7-cbc2-4c0f-ab60-e9552f1971a3 |
174ddda9-13ff-4a34-ba25-8ab31e1283c0 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
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"6.2 - End open defecation and provide access to sani... | 41. T he Committee recommends that the State Party : (a) Review the design and implementation of the public distribution system and the social safety net to ensure that they are child-sensitive, that they effectively reach a greater number of children and that they address the specific needs of the most vulnerable hous... | 41. The Committee recommends that the State Party : (a) Review the design and implementation of the public distribution system and the social safety net to ensure that they are child-sensitive, that they effectively reach a greater number of children and that they address the specific needs of the most vulnerable house... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: 174ddda9-13ff-4a34-ba25-8ab31e1283c0 |
134ed0f3-c365-44d8-82ec-3f00aebfbe67 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
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"11.5 - Reduce the advers... | 42. Recalling its general comment No. 26 (2023) on children ’ s rights and the environment, with a special focus on climate change , t he Committee recommends that the State Party : (a) Develop a national plan to monitor children ’ s environmental health, conduct an assessment of the risks and effects of polluted air, ... | 42. Recalling its general comment No. 26 (2023) on children ’ s rights and the environment, with a special focus on climate change , the Committee recommends that the State Party : (a) Develop a national plan to monitor children ’ s environmental health, conduct an assessment of the risks and effects of polluted air, w... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: 134ed0f3-c365-44d8-82ec-3f00aebfbe67 |
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"Iraq"
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"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"4.5 - No d... | 43. T he Committee recommends that the State Party : (a) Undertake further legislative and administrative measures to expand access to early childhood education to reach out to the overwhelming majority of children who do not benefit from early childhood care and development; (b) Ensure that all children, particularly ... | 43. The Committee recommends that the State Party : (a) Undertake further legislative and administrative measures to expand access to early childhood education to reach out to the overwhelming majority of children who do not benefit from early childhood care and development; (b) Ensure that all children, particularly g... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: 7a8081f3-613e-4832-ba55-014d5d5cd70a |
e7b1494e-fc36-40a0-82a7-1ae08a2b0ce9 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Educational staff & students",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Data collection & research",
"Right to education"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"4 - QUALITY EDUCATION",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | 44. T he Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Implement the inclusive education framework, ensure that all children with disabilities have access to inclusive education in mainstream schools, ensuring that schools are equipped with trained teachers, accessible infrastructure and teaching materials adapted to ... | 44. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Implement the inclusive education framework, ensure that all children with disabilities have access to inclusive education in mainstream schools, ensuring that schools are equipped with trained teachers, accessible infrastructure and teaching materials adapted to t... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: e7b1494e-fc36-40a0-82a7-1ae08a2b0ce9 |
88b61a2c-793a-4fd3-bb26-a81d21759f25 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Internally displaced persons",
"Migrants",
"Social workers",
"Stateless persons"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Right to health",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Data collection & research",
"Right to social security",
"Right to education"
] | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"4.5 - No discrimination in e... | 45. Recalling joint general comments No. 3 and No. 4 of the Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families/No. 22 and No. 23 of the Committee on the Rights of the Child (2017) on the human rights of children in the context of international migration , the Committee recomm... | 45. Recalling joint general comments No. 3 and No. 4 of the Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families/No. 22 and No. 23 of the Committee on the Rights of the Child (2017) on the human rights of children in the context of international migration , the Committee recomm... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: 88b61a2c-793a-4fd3-bb26-a81d21759f25 |
e7f216fc-75e0-4e9d-a32b-37393b49336a | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons affected by armed conflict",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour"
] | 46. T he Committee recommends that the State Party prevent the involvement of children in hazardous work and eliminate the worst forms of child labour, including recruitment of children by armed forces and commercial sexual exploitation, strengthen labour inspection mechanisms specifically focusing on child labour and ... | 46. The Committee recommends that the State Party prevent the involvement of children in hazardous work and eliminate the worst forms of child labour, including recruitment of children by armed forces and commercial sexual exploitation, strengthen labour inspection mechanisms specifically focusing on child labour and r... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: e7f216fc-75e0-4e9d-a32b-37393b49336a |
58a5cb4b-28a1-4feb-814f-414c4b765a06 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children"
] | [
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Right to health",
"Right to food",
"Right to education",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"4 - QUALITY EDUCATION",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"2.2 - End all forms of malnutrition",
"2 - ZERO HUNGER",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality fro... | 47. The Committee remains very concerned about the large number of children in street situation s. R ecalling its general comment No. 21 (2017) on children in street situations and its previous concluding observations, the Committee urges the State Party to ensure their access to adequate nutrition, clothing, housing a... | 47. The Committee remains very concerned about the large number of children in street situations. Recalling its general comment No. 21 (2017) on children in street situations and its previous concluding observations, the Committee urges the State Party to ensure their access to adequate nutrition, clothing, housing and... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: 58a5cb4b-28a1-4feb-814f-414c4b765a06 |
05c9cd6a-281a-46cd-9d70-fa7a3dbbc218 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Access to justice & remedy"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | 48. T he Committee recommends that the State Party rigorously enforce existing laws and regulations on trafficking in persons, e nsure the effective provision of referral and support services to child ren who are victims of trafficking , i nvestigate all cases of child trafficking , bring perpetrators to justice and tr... | 48. The Committee recommends that the State Party rigorously enforce existing laws and regulations on trafficking in persons, ensure the effective provision of referral and support services to child ren who are victims of trafficking , investigate all cases of child trafficking , bring perpetrators to justice and treat... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: 05c9cd6a-281a-46cd-9d70-fa7a3dbbc218 |
4e239e38-dc54-46a6-a285-6302a2566c12 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Iraq"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Internally displaced persons"
] | [
"Children: definition; general principles; protection"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | 49.The Committee is seriously concerned about: (a)That the age of criminal responsibility is set at 9 years and at 11 years of age in the Kurdistan Region; (b)About the lack of framework for diversion; (c)About the lack of specialized services and alternative measures for children. | 49. The Committee is seriously concerned about: (a) That the age of criminal responsibility is set at 9 years and at 11 years of age in the Kurdistan Region; (b) About the lack of framework for diversion; (c) About the lack of specialized services and alternative measures for children. | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: 4e239e38-dc54-46a6-a285-6302a2566c12 |
63e7d2e1-590c-49c1-aaa0-948b1f776bac | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Children: juvenile justice",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Right... | [
"3.3 - Fight communicable diseases",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"4 - QUALITY EDUCATION",
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food",
"6.2 - End open defecation and provide access to sanitation and hygiene",
"4.7 - ... | 50. Recalling its general comment No. 24 (2019) on children ’ s rights in the child justice system and with reference to the g lobal s tudy on c hildren d eprived of l iberty, the Committee urges the State Party to bring its child justice system fully into line with the Convention and other relevant standards. In parti... | 50. Recalling its general comment No. 24 (2019) on children ’ s rights in the child justice system and with reference to the global study on children deprived of liberty, the Committee urges the State Party to bring its child justice system fully into line with the Convention and other relevant standards. In particular... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: 63e7d2e1-590c-49c1-aaa0-948b1f776bac |
a2554830-c929-432d-8bef-a26e5b1ffeb9 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Iraq"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons affected by armed conflict",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human rights & counter-terrorism",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | 51.The Committee welcomes the successful implementation of the action plan to prevent the recruitment and use of children by the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), which led to the delisting of PMF and the establishment of an interministerial prevention committee to continue efforts to implement the action plan. It rem... | 51. The Committee welcomes the successful implementation of the action plan to prevent the recruitment and use of children by the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), which led to the delisting of PMF and the establishment of an interministerial prevention committee to continue efforts to implement the action plan. It re... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: a2554830-c929-432d-8bef-a26e5b1ffeb9 |
c76067bc-1394-412b-b881-2cd62e94c55b | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Non-citizens",
"Persons affected by armed conflict",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Children: juvenile justice",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human rights & counter-terrorism",
"Children: definition; general pri... | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of relia... | 52. R ecall ing its previous recommendations on the Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict, the Committee urges the State Party : (a) To amend its legislation to explicitly criminalize the recruitment and use of children under the age of 18 years by the armed forces and non-State armed group... | 52. Recalling its previous recommendations on the Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict, the Committee urges the State Party : (a) To amend its legislation to explicitly criminalize the recruitment and use of children under the age of 18 years by the armed forces and non-State armed groups;... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: c76067bc-1394-412b-b881-2cd62e94c55b |
8a684793-2ef9-400b-bba3-bd0cd715c43a | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | 53. The Committee recommends that the State Party ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention on a communications procedure . | 53. The Committee recommends that the State Party ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention on a communications procedure . | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: 8a684793-2ef9-400b-bba3-bd0cd715c43a |
0b16fa1f-1179-4057-931e-9ac4a58562be | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation",
"Death penalty",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Civil... | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | 54. The Committee recommends that the State Party , in order to further strengthen the fulfilment of children ’ s rights, consider ratifying the following core human rights instruments: (a) Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; (b) International Convention on the Prote... | 54. The Committee recommends that the State Party , in order to further strengthen the fulfilment of children ’ s rights, consider ratifying the following core human rights instruments: (a) Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; (b) International Convention on the Prote... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: 0b16fa1f-1179-4057-931e-9ac4a58562be |
1be14037-16b9-4db0-9163-6361fdd6a355 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Vulnerable persons/groups"
] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | 55. The Committee recommends that the State Party take all appropriate measures to ensure that the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations are fully implemented and that a child-friendly version is disseminated to, and made widely accessible for, children, including those in the most disadvanta... | 55. The Committee recommends that the State Party take all appropriate measures to ensure that the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations are fully implemented and that a child-friendly version is disseminated to, and made widely accessible for, children, including those in the most disadvanta... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: 1be14037-16b9-4db0-9163-6361fdd6a355 |
9c1bd633-8fc3-4141-b595-681430e26d86 | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | CRC | 2025-06-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Iraq"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Children"
] | [
"National Mechanisms for Implementation, Reporting and Follow-up (NMIRF)",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Cooperation with human rights mechanisms & requests for technical assistance",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)",
"Budget & re... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | 56. The Committee recommends that the State Party establish a standing government structure and ensure that it has the mandate and adequate human, technical and financial resources to coordinate and engage with, and prepare reports to , international and regional human rights mechanisms and to coordinate and track nati... | 56. The Committee recommends that the State Party establish a standing government structure and ensure that it has the mandate and adequate human, technical and financial resources to coordinate and engage with, and prepare reports to , international and regional human rights mechanisms and to coordinate and track nati... | CRC | Iraq | CRC/C/IRQ/CO/5-6 | 2025 | DocumentId: a16a48ca-f9ed-4faa-9983-0c34eaa9455e | AnnotationId: 9c1bd633-8fc3-4141-b595-681430e26d86 |
183ba5e0-4990-413c-8b12-b13c16ff5458 | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"2030 Agenda & other voluntary commitments"
] | [
"9 - INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE",
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"14 - LIFE BELOW WATER",
"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
"12 - RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION",
"7 - AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"6 - CLEAN WATER AN... | 5. The Committee recommends that the State party ensure the realization of children ’ s rights in accordance with the Convention, throughout the process of implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It urges the State party to ensure the meaningful participation of children in the design and implementati... | 5. The Committee recommends that the State party ensure the realization of children ’ s rights in accordance with the Convention, throughout the process of implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It urges the State party to ensure the meaningful participation of children in the design and implementati... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 183ba5e0-4990-413c-8b12-b13c16ff5458 |
2fa31763-9107-49ab-b4d6-5ec8ee1bff89 | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Data collection & research",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
] | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Previous recommendations of the Committee 6. The Committee recommends that the State party take all measures necessary to address the recommendations contained in its previous concluding observations, adopted in 1999, that have not been implemented or have been implemented insufficiently, in particular those related to... | 6. The Committee recommends that the State party take all measures necessary to address the recommendations contained in its previous concluding observations, adopted in 1999, that have not been implemented or have been implemented insufficiently, in particular those related to coordination, data collection, independen... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 2fa31763-9107-49ab-b4d6-5ec8ee1bff89 |
b6982bab-c500-4fe1-b85c-6db820b4b8ed | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality"
] | Legislation 7.While noting the information that the State Party has started national consultations aimed at amending the child legislation, the Committee is concerned that: (a)The Convention is not fully incorporated into domestic legislation and practice, in particular the Marriage Act, the Child Justice Act, the Educ... | 7. While noting the information that the State Party has started national consultations aimed at amending the child legislation, the Committee is concerned that: (a) The Convention is not fully incorporated into domestic legislation and practice, in particular the Marriage Act, the Child Justice Act, the Education Act ... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: b6982bab-c500-4fe1-b85c-6db820b4b8ed |
70292c49-858a-4203-99f4-28f26f80ac3e | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Legislation 8. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Review and bring national legislation and practice, including the Marriage Act, the Child Justice Act, the Education Act and the Defence Force Act, into full conformity with the Convention; (b) Swiftly adopt the Social Protection Bill; (c) Review the chi... | 8. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Review and bring national legislation and practice, including the Marriage Act, the Child Justice Act, the Education Act and the Defence Force Act, into full conformity with the Convention; (b) Swiftly adopt the Social Protection Bill; (c) Review the child protectio... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 70292c49-858a-4203-99f4-28f26f80ac3e |
08c7dd33-db09-4ea6-a001-5c2a45710505 | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans"
] | [] | Comprehensive policy and strategy 9.The Committee is concerned that there is no comprehensive policy on children in the State party. | 9. The Committee is concerned that there is no comprehensive policy on children in the State party. | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 08c7dd33-db09-4ea6-a001-5c2a45710505 |
98b5af3d-4fb4-45ab-955e-b2b017e7b457 | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [] | Comprehensive policy and strategy 10. The Committee recommends that the State party develop a comprehensive policy on children that encompasses all areas covered by the Convention and, on the basis of the policy, develop a strategy with the elements necessary for its application and supported by sufficient human, techn... | 10. The Committee recommends that the State party develop a comprehensive policy on children that encompasses all areas covered by the Convention and, on the basis of the policy, develop a strategy with the elements necessary for its application and supported by sufficient human, technical and financial resources. | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 98b5af3d-4fb4-45ab-955e-b2b017e7b457 |
3e92da34-49ab-478e-8568-607cf1252844 | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [] | Coordination 11. The Committee recalls its previous recommendations and recommends that the State party review the Probation and Child Welfare Board Act with the aim of providing the Board with the mandate to coordinate all activities relating to the implementation of the Convention at the cross-sectoral, national, reg... | 11. The Committee recalls its previous recommendations and recommends that the State party review the Probation and Child Welfare Board Act with the aim of providing the Board with the mandate to coordinate all activities relating to the implementation of the Convention at the cross-sectoral, national, regional and loc... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 3e92da34-49ab-478e-8568-607cf1252844 |
77ec61b7-4d45-48ee-bfe4-f7ecbf3cbe87 | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
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"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Children"
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"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality"
] | Allocation of resources 12.While welcoming the Budget 2024 Community Consultations and the Budget 2025 Community Consultations currently under way, the Committee is concerned that: (a)The budget allocations in the Nevis Administration are inadequate for the population; (b)The budget process is neither adequately partic... | 12. While welcoming the Budget 2024 Community Consultations and the Budget 2025 Community Consultations currently under way, the Committee is concerned that: (a) The budget allocations in the Nevis Administration are inadequate for the population; (b) The budget process is neither adequately participatory nor transpare... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 77ec61b7-4d45-48ee-bfe4-f7ecbf3cbe87 |
672737dc-15ff-4204-9e6a-228af0ca9a01 | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
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"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Children"
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"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions"
] | Allocation of resources 13. Recalling its general comment No. 19 (2016) on public budgeting for the realization of children ’ s rights, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Revise the budget allocations in Nevis to meet children ’ s needs; (b) Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the budgetary needs of c... | 13. Recalling its general comment No. 19 (2016) on public budgeting for the realization of children ’ s rights, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Revise the budget allocations in Nevis to meet children ’ s needs; (b) Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the budgetary needs of children and allocate ade... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 672737dc-15ff-4204-9e6a-228af0ca9a01 |
69d46c52-45b3-4f21-b364-f9e2d02f7163 | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Cooperation with human rights mechanisms & requests for technical assistance",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Cooperation with international organizations",
"Data col... | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Data collection 14. Recalling its general comment No. 5 (2003) on general measures of implementation of the Convention, the Committee reiterates its previous recommendations and recommends that the State party: (a) Expeditiously improve its data collection system and ensure that data collected on children ’ s rights co... | 14. Recalling its general comment No. 5 (2003) on general measures of implementation of the Convention, the Committee reiterates its previous recommendations and recommends that the State party: (a) Expeditiously improve its data collection system and ensure that data collected on children ’ s rights cover all areas of... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 69d46c52-45b3-4f21-b364-f9e2d02f7163 |
4e8b9cb4-69df-403c-b489-54f0fc3d9e1d | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
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"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Children"
] | [
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Children: family environment & alternative care",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Access to justice and remedy 15.The Committee is concerned that children do not have access to confidential, child‑friendly and independent complaint mechanisms in schools, foster care systems, alternative care and detention settings. | 15. The Committee is concerned that children do not have access to confidential, child‐friendly and independent complaint mechanisms in schools, foster care systems, alternative care and detention settings. | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 4e8b9cb4-69df-403c-b489-54f0fc3d9e1d |
dc4cc3c5-dc87-47ff-9d3f-3cfb4a6ac20b | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
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"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Children"
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"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Children: family environment & alternative care",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Access to justice and remedy 16. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure that all children have access to: (i) confidential, child-friendly and independent complaint mechanisms in schools, foster care systems and alternative care and detention settings for reporting all forms of violence, abuse, discr... | 16. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure that all children have access to: (i) confidential, child-friendly and independent complaint mechanisms in schools, foster care systems and alternative care and detention settings for reporting all forms of violence, abuse, discrimination and other violation... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: dc4cc3c5-dc87-47ff-9d3f-3cfb4a6ac20b |
dbf94974-67d9-4150-ad80-32bfb6b0e056 | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
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"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Children"
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"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Cooperation with human rights mechanisms & requests for technical assistance",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Cooperation with international organizations",
"Data collection & research",
"National Human Rights Institution ... | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime"
] | Independent monitoring 17. The Committee recalls its previous recommendations and recommends that the State party: (a) Expeditiously establish an independent mechanism for monitoring children ’ s rights able to receive, investigate and address complaints by children in a child-sensitive and child-friendly manner; (b) G... | 17. The Committee recalls its previous recommendations and recommends that the State party: (a) Expeditiously establish an independent mechanism for monitoring children ’ s rights able to receive, investigate and address complaints by children in a child-sensitive and child-friendly manner; (b) Guarantee the independen... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: dbf94974-67d9-4150-ad80-32bfb6b0e056 |
9aed4460-b868-4e58-a35d-a580d0d95d97 | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Children"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising"
] | [] | Dissemination of the Convention and awareness-raising 18.The Committee is concerned that the Convention is not well known, except among the professionals working with and for children, and is not disseminated within the State party. | 18. The Committee is concerned that the Convention is not well known, except among the professionals working with and for children, and is not disseminated within the State party. | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 9aed4460-b868-4e58-a35d-a580d0d95d97 |
5ba06bbf-bfe1-4537-adcb-45521b09182e | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Public officials",
"Social workers",
"Educational staff & students"
] | [
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising"
] | [] | Dissemination of the Convention and awareness-raising 19. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Strengthen its awareness-raising programmes, including campaigns, in cooperation with civil society organizations to ensure that the Convention is widely known by the general public, including parents and childr... | 19. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Strengthen its awareness-raising programmes, including campaigns, in cooperation with civil society organizations to ensure that the Convention is widely known by the general public, including parents and children; (b) Promote the active involvement of children in ... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 5ba06bbf-bfe1-4537-adcb-45521b09182e |
249ea858-823b-4002-aa92-c5db0530c5fc | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Children"
] | [
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society"
] | [] | Cooperation with civil society 20.The Committee is concerned that civil society organizations in the State party have limited involvement with and focus on child rights. | 20. The Committee is concerned that civil society organizations in the State party have limited involvement with and focus on child rights. | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 249ea858-823b-4002-aa92-c5db0530c5fc |
28d303a2-50b2-4425-ad51-b0b618f8594d | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Children"
] | [
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Data collection & research"
] | [] | Cooperation with civil society 21. The Committee recommends that the State party systematically involve communities and civil society, including non-governmental organizations, in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies, plans and programmes relating to children ’ s rights. | 21. The Committee recommends that the State party systematically involve communities and civil society, including non-governmental organizations, in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies, plans and programmes relating to children ’ s rights. | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 28d303a2-50b2-4425-ad51-b0b618f8594d |
9ab31923-4938-4d74-9f36-4d718b20a3f0 | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Right to health",
"Economic & political crisis, natural disasters or other emergencies"
] | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"11.5 - Reduce the adverse effects of natural disasters",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education"... | Non-discrimination 22.The Committee is concerned that children are discriminated against in terms of equal and full access to basic protection, educational, mental health and health services and disaster response, in particular children with disabilities, girls and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex child... | 22. The Committee is concerned that children are discriminated against in terms of equal and full access to basic protection, educational, mental health and health services and disaster response, in particular children with disabilities, girls and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex children. | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 9ab31923-4938-4d74-9f36-4d718b20a3f0 |
05dfc511-115f-4f9d-b666-00fad9360633 | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Women & girls",
"Media",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Non-discrimination 23. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Strengthen its implementation of the existing legislation, policies, strategies and action plans relating to non-discrimination with regard to children and prohibit discrimination against children based on sexual orientation; (b) Increase its eff... | 23. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Strengthen its implementation of the existing legislation, policies, strategies and action plans relating to non-discrimination with regard to children and prohibit discrimination against children based on sexual orientation; (b) Increase its efforts to end discrim... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 05dfc511-115f-4f9d-b666-00fad9360633 |
948a004c-a42a-4c8a-9c94-5eb8ade361fe | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [] | Best interests of the child 24. Recalling its general comment No. 14 (2013) on the right of the child to have his or her best interests taken as a primary consideration, the Committee reiterates its previous recommendations and recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure that the right of children to have their best in... | 24. Recalling its general comment No. 14 (2013) on the right of the child to have his or her best interests taken as a primary consideration, the Committee reiterates its previous recommendations and recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure that the right of children to have their best interests taken as a primary c... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 948a004c-a42a-4c8a-9c94-5eb8ade361fe |
3ed77813-511a-4703-b9d6-b241ee9c27fe | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles"
] | [
"Right to life"
] | [] | Right to life, survival and development 25.The Committee is concerned about the high rate of homicide among children due to youth gang violence. | 25. The Committee is concerned about the high rate of homicide among children due to youth gang violence. | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 3ed77813-511a-4703-b9d6-b241ee9c27fe |
19b36979-3b84-4707-a184-5cd83d758f4d | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [] | [
"Right to life"
] | [] | Right to life, survival and development 26. The Committee recommends that the State party strengthen its efforts regarding the suppression of gangs and firearms control. | 26. The Committee recommends that the State party strengthen its efforts regarding the suppression of gangs and firearms control. | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 19b36979-3b84-4707-a184-5cd83d758f4d |
fab2bb6f-3e94-4db0-ae51-97263acf2bef | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
] | [] | Respect for the views of the child 27. Recalling its general comment No. 12 (2009) on the right of the child to be heard, the Committee reiterates its previous recommendations and recommends that the State party ensure that children ’ s views are given due consideration, in accordance with article 12 of the Convention,... | 27. Recalling its general comment No. 12 (2009) on the right of the child to be heard, the Committee reiterates its previous recommendations and recommends that the State party ensure that children ’ s views are given due consideration, in accordance with article 12 of the Convention, in the family, at school, in court... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: fab2bb6f-3e94-4db0-ae51-97263acf2bef |
fc2571e8-fa9d-4f1c-9347-38222e7a0f88 | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [] | [
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality"
] | [
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration"
] | Birth registration 28.While taking note of the information provided by the State party that the digitalization of medical records and birth registration is under way, the Committee is concerned that: (a)The record management process for birth registration is outdated and paper‑based and thus subject to damage and loss;... | 28. While taking note of the information provided by the State party that the digitalization of medical records and birth registration is under way, the Committee is concerned that: (a) The record management process for birth registration is outdated and paper‐based and thus subject to damage and loss; (b) In Nevis, pa... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: fc2571e8-fa9d-4f1c-9347-38222e7a0f88 |
89ca8ecc-63d5-4a38-8c84-91ac5443d1a7 | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children",
"Stateless persons",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Cooperation with human rights mechanisms & requests for technical assistance",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments"
] | [
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration"
] | Birth registration 29. Taking note of target 16.9 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Review its legislation on and the record management process for birth registration and speed up the digitalization of birth registration; (b) Abolish the requirement for the full co... | 29. Taking note of target 16.9 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Review its legislation on and the record management process for birth registration and speed up the digitalization of birth registration; (b) Abolish the requirement for the full cost associated with ... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 89ca8ecc-63d5-4a38-8c84-91ac5443d1a7 |
6f0e4cca-edff-44ee-98cd-2cdb198348da | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Children: definition; general principles; protection"
] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Access to appropriate information 30.The Committee notes the efforts of the State party to ensure that children have access to adequate and age-appropriate information. It is concerned, however, about their access to and adequate safeguards in the digital environment. | 30. The Committee notes the efforts of the State party to ensure that children have access to adequate and age-appropriate information. It is concerned, however, about their access to and adequate safeguards in the digital environment. | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 6f0e4cca-edff-44ee-98cd-2cdb198348da |
803e2f36-1054-4dd3-a8a9-429affc8c5e6 | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children",
"Educational staff & students"
] | [
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Children: family environment & alternative care"
] | [
"4.6 - Universal literacy and numeracy",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Access to appropriate information 31. Recalling its general comment No. 25 (2021) on children ’ s rights in relation to the digital environment, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Enhance the digital literacy and skills of children, teachers and families and protect children from information and materia... | 31. Recalling its general comment No. 25 (2021) on children ’ s rights in relation to the digital environment, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Enhance the digital literacy and skills of children, teachers and families and protect children from information and material harmful to their well-being; (b)... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 803e2f36-1054-4dd3-a8a9-429affc8c5e6 |
10474613-555b-4a65-91f2-886c5d6651fa | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women"
] | Abuse, neglect, sexual abuse and exploitation 32.The Committee notes the adoption of the Domestic Violence Act 2011, the launch of the Domestic and Sexual Violence Complaints and Response Protocol, in 2018, and the national 90-day campaign aimed at the creation of a national plan of action but it is seriously concerned... | 32. The Committee notes the adoption of the Domestic Violence Act 2011, the launch of the Domestic and Sexual Violence Complaints and Response Protocol, in 2018, and the national 90-day campaign aimed at the creation of a national plan of action but it is seriously concerned about: (a) The inadequate strategy for preve... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 10474613-555b-4a65-91f2-886c5d6651fa |
fed7d0b0-cc25-4a82-ba1a-51ac9211e6a2 | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Children: definition; gener... | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Abuse, neglect, sexual abuse and exploitation 33. In the light of its general comment No. 13 (2011) on the right of the child to freedom from all forms of violence, the Committee reiterates its previous recommendations and urges the State party: (a) To update the strategy for preventing and combating child abuse and ne... | 33. In the light of its general comment No. 13 (2011) on the right of the child to freedom from all forms of violence, the Committee reiterates its previous recommendations and urges the State party: (a) To update the strategy for preventing and combating child abuse and neglect and adopt a national plan of action; (b)... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: fed7d0b0-cc25-4a82-ba1a-51ac9211e6a2 |
d54777b0-4edf-4c2f-a635-7b7afdc62657 | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
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"Children"
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"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Children: family environment & alternative care",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, ... | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools"
] | Corporal punishment 34. The Committee notes that the Child Justice Act abolished corporal punishment as a judicial sentence for children but is concerned that further reform is necessary to entirely remove whipping as a judicial penalty from the statute books. Recalling its general comment No. 8 (2006) on the right of ... | 34. The Committee notes that the Child Justice Act abolished corporal punishment as a judicial sentence for children but is concerned that further reform is necessary to entirely remove whipping as a judicial penalty from the statute books. Recalling its general comment No. 8 (2006) on the right of the child to protect... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: d54777b0-4edf-4c2f-a635-7b7afdc62657 |
c1a66500-f68d-45bb-b39f-74acacc5cb1b | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
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"Rights related to marriage & family",
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"5.3 - Eliminate forced marriages and genital mutilation"
] | Harmful practices 35.The Committee is deeply concerned that, although the minimum age for marriage is set at 18 years of age, exceptions allow for marriage as early as 15 years of age. | 35. The Committee is deeply concerned that, although the minimum age for marriage is set at 18 years of age, exceptions allow for marriage as early as 15 years of age. | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: c1a66500-f68d-45bb-b39f-74acacc5cb1b |
8e10b3dc-7a09-4163-9f80-76bf2c31ebe9 | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
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"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Children",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
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"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rights related to marriage & family",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Right to health",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Discrimination against women"... | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"5.3 - Eliminate forced marriages and genital mutilation",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Harmful practices 36. Recalling joint general recommendation No. 31 of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women/general comment No. 18 of the Committee on the Rights of the Child (2019) on harmful practices, and taking note of target 5.3 of the Sustainable Development Goals, t he Committee urges... | 36. Recalling joint general recommendation No. 31 of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women/general comment No. 18 of the Committee on the Rights of the Child (2019) on harmful practices, and taking note of target 5.3 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee urges the State party: (... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 8e10b3dc-7a09-4163-9f80-76bf2c31ebe9 |
a8ba8de8-6e86-45dc-8b21-5786db19a46e | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
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"Children",
"Youth & juveniles"
] | [] | [] | Gang violence 37.The Committee is deeply concerned that the climate of fear, insecurity, threat and violence linked to youth gangs impedes children from enjoying their childhood and adolescence. | 37. The Committee is deeply concerned that the climate of fear, insecurity, threat and violence linked to youth gangs impedes children from enjoying their childhood and adolescence. | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: a8ba8de8-6e86-45dc-8b21-5786db19a46e |
aa10eec7-db8e-49fb-b53d-5ce421bf072c | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
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"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Children",
"Youth & juveniles"
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"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection"
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"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion"
] | Gang violence 38. The Committee urges the State party: (a) To evaluate the effectiveness of the Gang (Prohibition and Prevention) Act; (b) To develop comprehensive strategies to effectively tackle youth gangs and establish a gang-prevention steering committee to provide leadership, technical assistance and recommendati... | 38. The Committee urges the State party: (a) To evaluate the effectiveness of the Gang (Prohibition and Prevention) Act; (b) To develop comprehensive strategies to effectively tackle youth gangs and establish a gang-prevention steering committee to provide leadership, technical assistance and recommendations for addres... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: aa10eec7-db8e-49fb-b53d-5ce421bf072c |
251710f6-8c45-4455-80aa-14fe86ce42b8 | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
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"Children",
"Migrants"
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"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Children: family environment & alternative care"
] | [] | Family environment 39.The Committee is concerned that parental responsibilities are not equally shared and that there is no legal recourse for children whose fathers have migrated abroad and have not arranged for their maintenance. | 39. The Committee is concerned that parental responsibilities are not equally shared and that there is no legal recourse for children whose fathers have migrated abroad and have not arranged for their maintenance. | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 251710f6-8c45-4455-80aa-14fe86ce42b8 |
04643b17-0d00-4772-98b8-1ef381a78d3f | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
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"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Children"
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"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Children: family environment & alternative care",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments"
] | [] | Family environment 40. The Committee reiterates its previous recommendations and recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure that mothers and fathers have equal legal responsibility for their children, in accordance with article 18 (1) of the Convention; (b) Consider ratifying the Convention on the International Recove... | 40. The Committee reiterates its previous recommendations and recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure that mothers and fathers have equal legal responsibility for their children, in accordance with article 18 (1) of the Convention; (b) Consider ratifying the Convention on the International Recovery of Child Support... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 04643b17-0d00-4772-98b8-1ef381a78d3f |
cb02655d-eb3e-4055-9831-c0de45dc2e64 | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
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"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Children",
"Youth & juveniles"
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"Children: juvenile justice",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Human rights & the environment",
"Children: family environment & alternative care",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing"
] | Children deprived of a family environment 41.While noting the information provided by the State party on the establishment of the Out of Home Placement Unit, the Committee is concerned about: (a)The insufficient support to families to prevent the need for the removal of the child from the family; (b)The shortage of fos... | 41. While noting the information provided by the State party on the establishment of the Out of Home Placement Unit, the Committee is concerned about: (a) The insufficient support to families to prevent the need for the removal of the child from the family; (b) The shortage of foster parents and family- and community-b... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: cb02655d-eb3e-4055-9831-c0de45dc2e64 |
421bde5b-0f89-4ebc-9372-ee55ae01eb33 | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
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"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Persons living in poverty",
"Social workers",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Human rights & poverty",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Human rights & the environment",
"Children: family ... | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Children deprived of a family environment 42. Drawing the State party ’ s attention to the Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure that policies and practices are guided by the principle that financial and material poverty, or conditions directly and un... | 42. Drawing the State party ’ s attention to the Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure that policies and practices are guided by the principle that financial and material poverty, or conditions directly and uniquely attributable to such poverty, shoul... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 421bde5b-0f89-4ebc-9372-ee55ae01eb33 |
d9eaf31a-de18-4bc9-a1f7-35388a110234 | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
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"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Children",
"Persons with disabilities"
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"Legal & institutional reform",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"4.2 - Equal access to quality pre-primary education",
"11.2 - Affordable and sustainable transport systems"
] | F.Children with disabilities (art. 23) 43.The Committee welcomes the establishment of the Disabilities Service Unit, in 2023, and the Spectrum Services Autism Centre in Saint Kitts, in 2018. It is concerned, however, that: (a)There is no law or national policy on disability; (b)Measures for the early and adequate ident... | 43. The Committee welcomes the establishment of the Disabilities Service Unit, in 2023, and the Spectrum Services Autism Centre in Saint Kitts, in 2018. It is concerned, however, that: (a) There is no law or national policy on disability; (b) Measures for the early and adequate identification of and support for childre... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: d9eaf31a-de18-4bc9-a1f7-35388a110234 |
87c8ab00-1d3e-4d07-adea-a2a058a1c9cb | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
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"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Children",
"Persons with disabilities"
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"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislat... | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect funda... | F.Children with disabilities (art. 23) 44. Recalling its general comment No. 9 (2006) on the rights of children with disabilities, the Committee recommends that the State party adopt a human rights ‑ based approach to disability, set up a comprehensive strategy for the inclusion of children with disabilities and: (a) C... | 44. Recalling its general comment No. 9 (2006) on the rights of children with disabilities, the Committee recommends that the State party adopt a human rights ‐ based approach to disability, set up a comprehensive strategy for the inclusion of children with disabilities and: (a) Continue developing and adopt the Saint ... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 87c8ab00-1d3e-4d07-adea-a2a058a1c9cb |
1872a1b7-3471-4fbb-ac52-4dc9785eea43 | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
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"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Children",
"Medical staff / health professionals"
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"Right to health",
"Right to social security",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"3.1 - Reduce maternal mortality",
"1.3 - Implement social protection systems"
] | Health and health services 45.The Committee notes that the State party has a children’s medical fund and a strong breastfeeding programme, including flexible working arrangements that allow mothers to breastfeed in the workplace. It is concerned, however, that: (a)The national health insurance programme does not cover ... | 45. The Committee notes that the State party has a children’s medical fund and a strong breastfeeding programme, including flexible working arrangements that allow mothers to breastfeed in the workplace. It is concerned, however, that: (a) The national health insurance programme does not cover surgery and that the out-... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 1872a1b7-3471-4fbb-ac52-4dc9785eea43 |
c96f9531-524a-460a-a3cb-bd41d654de0e | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
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"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Children"
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"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Right to health",
"Right to food",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food",
"2.2 - End all forms of malnutrition",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Health and health services 46. Recalling its general comment No. 15 (2013) on the right of the child to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Expand the coverage of health services for children through public spending; (b) Continue to promote brea... | 46. Recalling its general comment No. 15 (2013) on the right of the child to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Expand the coverage of health services for children through public spending; (b) Continue to promote breastfeeding in the workplace ... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: c96f9531-524a-460a-a3cb-bd41d654de0e |
4cdabb50-f9e7-4276-82a0-bc8c27ed38ad | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
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"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Children"
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"Right to health"
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"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Mental health 47.The Committee is concerned that mental health services are not adequate to meet the needs of children. | 47. The Committee is concerned that mental health services are not adequate to meet the needs of children. | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 4cdabb50-f9e7-4276-82a0-bc8c27ed38ad |
c09a8464-6ad7-4bcb-80c5-bb2a7ae869c2 | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
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"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Children"
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"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to health"
] | [
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Mental health 48. The Committee recommends that the State party develop a mental health strategy and strengthen the capacity of human resources, particularly child psychiatrists, psychologists and clinical counsellors specialized in children. | 48. The Committee recommends that the State party develop a mental health strategy and strengthen the capacity of human resources, particularly child psychiatrists, psychologists and clinical counsellors specialized in children. | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: c09a8464-6ad7-4bcb-80c5-bb2a7ae869c2 |
ae2924f7-23ed-4f74-b51e-8da29343d8af | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
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"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Women & girls"
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"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights"
] | [
"3.7 - Universal access to reproductive care, planning and education",
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights"
] | Adolescent health 49.The Committee is concerned about: (a)The limited availability of age-appropriate sexual and reproductive health services and education; (b)The high incidence of early pregnancy, the criminalization of abortion and the limited access to contraceptives; (c)The high prevalence of drug use, particularl... | 49. The Committee is concerned about: (a) The limited availability of age-appropriate sexual and reproductive health services and education; (b) The high incidence of early pregnancy, the criminalization of abortion and the limited access to contraceptives; (c) The high prevalence of drug use, particularly cannabis, am... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: ae2924f7-23ed-4f74-b51e-8da29343d8af |
0ccae9b6-3f23-45c2-89f4-eb5586b13520 | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
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"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Women & girls"
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"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights"
] | [
"3.3 - Fight communicable diseases",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"3.7 - Universal access to reproductive care, planning and education",
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights",
"3.5 - Prevent and t... | Adolescent health 50. Recalling its general comments No. 4 (2003) on adolescent health and development in the context of the Convention and No. 20 (2016) on the implementation of the rights of the child during adolescence, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Adopt a comprehensive sexual and reproductive ... | 50. Recalling its general comments No. 4 (2003) on adolescent health and development in the context of the Convention and No. 20 (2016) on the implementation of the rights of the child during adolescence, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Adopt a comprehensive sexual and reproductive health policy for ... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 0ccae9b6-3f23-45c2-89f4-eb5586b13520 |
da60df44-650b-48be-9d89-12b6777280b3 | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
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"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Children",
"Persons living in poverty",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Human rights & poverty",
"Right to an adequate standard of living"
] | [] | H.Standard of living (arts. 18 (3), 26 and 27 (1)–(3)) 51.The Committee is concerned that over 30 per cent of children are living in poverty and that children living in female-headed households are particularly at risk of a lower standard of living. | 51. The Committee is concerned that over 30 per cent of children are living in poverty and that children living in female-headed households are particularly at risk of a lower standard of living. | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: da60df44-650b-48be-9d89-12b6777280b3 |
8cbaba20-661e-4424-bfa4-c3c8421e7214 | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
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"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Children",
"Persons living in poverty",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights & poverty",
"Right to an adequate standard of living"
] | [] | H.Standard of living (arts. 18 (3), 26 and 27 (1)–(3)) 52. The Committee recommends that the State party ensure that children and their families living in poverty, particularly female-headed households, receive adequate financial support and free and accessible services without discrimination. | 52. The Committee recommends that the State party ensure that children and their families living in poverty, particularly female-headed households, receive adequate financial support and free and accessible services without discrimination. | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 8cbaba20-661e-4424-bfa4-c3c8421e7214 |
5a5b9985-e91c-45e9-879c-5d085cda2f0c | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
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"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Children",
"Persons living in poverty"
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"Human rights & poverty",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human rights & the environment",
"Human rights & climate change",
"Safe drinking water & sanitation"
] | [
"2.2 - End all forms of malnutrition",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools"
] | Impact of climate change on the rights of the child 53.The Committee notes the National Safe Schools Policy 2023, the new climate resilience unit within the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment and the investments made in renewable energy, water and agriculture t... | 53. The Committee notes the National Safe Schools Policy 2023, the new climate resilience unit within the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment and the investments made in renewable energy, water and agriculture to make them more climate resilient. It is concerned... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 5a5b9985-e91c-45e9-879c-5d085cda2f0c |
0e98137c-3186-4930-8f92-f7e7e55ce1db | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
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"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Educational staff & students",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Inter-State cooperation and assistance",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human rights & the environment",
"Economic & political crisis, natural disasters or other emergencies",
"Cooperation with int... | [
"13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters",
"6.2 - End open defecation and provide access to sanitation and hygiene",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"11.5 - Reduce the adverse effects of natural disasters",
"4.5 - No discriminatio... | Impact of climate change on the rights of the child 54. Recalling its general comment No. 26 (2023) on children ’ s rights and the environment, with a special focus on climate change, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Mainstream children ’ s needs, vulnerabilities and views, including children with dis... | 54. Recalling its general comment No. 26 (2023) on children ’ s rights and the environment, with a special focus on climate change, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Mainstream children ’ s needs, vulnerabilities and views, including children with disabilities and migrant children, into key climate cha... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 0e98137c-3186-4930-8f92-f7e7e55ce1db |
248aa7bb-db1b-4554-9ee9-a6eed869c6dc | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons living in poverty",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Migrants",
"Educational staff & students",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Advancement of women",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research",
"Right to education",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"4.1 - Free primary and secondary education",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education"
] | Aims and coverage of education 55. The Committee recalls its previous recommendations and recommends that the State party: (a) Continue implementing the new curriculum in both primary and secondary schools and working on the revision of the Education Sector Act 2005; (b) Ensure that human rights education and the princ... | 55. The Committee recalls its previous recommendations and recommends that the State party: (a) Continue implementing the new curriculum in both primary and secondary schools and working on the revision of the Education Sector Act 2005; (b) Ensure that human rights education and the principles of the Convention are int... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 248aa7bb-db1b-4554-9ee9-a6eed869c6dc |
a4296970-7215-40e4-8c25-af9027429535 | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children",
"Educational staff & students",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Right to education"
] | [
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools"
] | Inclusive education 56.The Committee notes the assignment of teaching assistants to classrooms and the introduction of adaptive equipment to create a more inclusive learning environment for children with disabilities in mainstream schools. It is concerned, however, that: (a)There is no inclusive education policy to gui... | 56. The Committee notes the assignment of teaching assistants to classrooms and the introduction of adaptive equipment to create a more inclusive learning environment for children with disabilities in mainstream schools. It is concerned, however, that: (a) There is no inclusive education policy to guide programmatic in... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: a4296970-7215-40e4-8c25-af9027429535 |
7ecc3811-6b14-4b65-9439-cda41d9d593c | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children",
"Educational staff & students",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Right to education"
] | [
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools"
] | Inclusive education 57. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Develop an inclusive education policy; (b) Ensure that all children with disabilities benefit from early childhood intervention and have access to inclusive education in mainstream schools, that the training of specialized teachers continues and... | 57. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Develop an inclusive education policy; (b) Ensure that all children with disabilities benefit from early childhood intervention and have access to inclusive education in mainstream schools, that the training of specialized teachers continues and that schools work w... | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: 7ecc3811-6b14-4b65-9439-cda41d9d593c |
a1d4176a-4487-4b7b-9fdb-04ba77899e79 | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | CRC | 2025-02-12 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Saint Kitts and Nevis"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies"
] | Asylum-seeking, refugee and migrant children 58.The Committee welcomes the adoption of the Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Bill in 2024 but is concerned that there is no national migration policy in the State party and that the migration governance indicators for Saint Kitts and Nevis have not yet been formalized. | 58. The Committee welcomes the adoption of the Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Bill in 2024 but is concerned that there is no national migration policy in the State party and that the migration governance indicators for Saint Kitts and Nevis have not yet been formalized. | CRC | Saint Kitts and Nevis | CRC/C/KNA/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: a5b8ce28-714d-4910-bca3-039639aafd2e | AnnotationId: a1d4176a-4487-4b7b-9fdb-04ba77899e79 |
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