Ensuring the rights of indigenous children
Series: Innocenti Digest, 11
Coordinator(s):
Miller, Michael
Date of Publication: 2004
Pages: 32
Thematic area: Rights of the Child
Other Languages: English French Spanish
Thesaurus: child protection - children's rights - children's rights violation - indigenous children - right to adequate standard of living - right to care and protection - right to culture - right to health and health services - right to survival and development - rights of indigenous children
IRC Stock Number: 324U
Around the world, in rural and urban areas alike, indigenous chilldren frequently constitute one of the most disadvantaged groups, and their rights - including those to survival and development, to the highest standards of health, to education that respects their cultural identity, and to protection from abuse, violence and exploitation - are often compromised. At the same time, however, indigenous children possess very special resources: they are the custodians of a multitude of cultures, languages, beliefs and knowledge systems, each of which is a precious element of our collective heritage. As this Digest discusses, the most effective initiatives to promote the rights of indigenous children build upon these very elements. Such initiatives recognize the inherent strength of indigenous communities, families and children, respect their dignity and give them full voice in all matters that affect them.
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