On July 29, the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia, Ms. Anahit Manasyan met with Dr. Philip D. Jaffé, Vice-Chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.
During the meeting, the Defender presented the programs and priority areas implemented by the Human Rights Defender’s Office in the field of children’s rights. Ms. Anahit Manasyan specifically emphasized that the protection and promotion of children’s rights are always under her direct attention, despite the challenges in the field.
The challenges in the field of children’s rights were discussed, and the need to continuously develop the capacities of specialists working with children in order to address these challenges was emphasized.
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In her speech, the Defender emphasized the importance of expanding international cooperation and deepening partnership in the field of human rights protection. In this context, a number of key areas of cooperation were discussed.
In turn, Dr. Philip D. Jaffé highly appreciated the activities of the Human Rights Defender’s Office of the Republic of Armenia in the field of children’s rights, emphasizing the readiness to strengthen continuous partnership and joint efforts.
After the meeting, a discussion was held with the participation of the HRDO staff, as well as current and former members of the Public Council on Children’s Rights Protection adjunct to the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia.
During the discussion, the parties referred a number of fundamental and urgent problems in the field, including obstacles to the effective implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, lack of awareness of children’s rights, the need to develop professional skills in the field, limitations on the realization of the right to education, issues of ensuring equal opportunities, as well as manifestations of bullying and discrimination.
The members of the Public Council presented their concerns and recommendations, emphasizing the need for systematic reforms in the field and ensuring continuity of cooperation.
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