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Public
Sector
CONNECT
TO LOCAL AND REGIONAL CAMPAIGNS!
- Partner in local
campaigns. Become a partner in the campaign, alongside with
other members of society.
- Partner in regional
campaign. As the campaign will be launched throughout Latin
America and the Caribbean, exchange information and lessons learned
in this area with other countries.
- Establish a regional
committee. Set-up and maintain formal channels of communication
that promote discussion of the issue at the regional level. Countries
throughout the region are encouraged to establish committees to
discuss campaign findings, and to share policy information and
good practices.
CREATE
A SPACE FOR ONGOING POLICY DIALOGUE!
- Explore local expertise.
NGOs, community organizations and other groups have valuable
experiences working with children outside the family, school and
community. Tap into them!
- Allow critical
input from different members of society. Maintain open communication
channels with NGOs working with these children, concerned community
groups and the children themselves!
INVEST
IN THE CHILDREN, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY
- Consider social
policies that foster community participation and may improve
the situation of children in schools, families and communities.
Broad policy areas include the following:
- Preventive healthcare
- Infrastructure
services
- Community-building
and development projects
- Opportunities
and education for women
- Implement CRC
Legislation. Design programs and allocate funds to guarantee the
basic needs and rights of all children.
- Enforce CRC Legislation.
Construct mechanisms that allow the monitoring and enforcement
of such programs.
- Keep children high
on the policy agenda!
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