ACERWC Advocacy Brief On Droughts, Floods and the Ocean: Impact on Children’s Rights in Africa
Africa is warming faster than the global average and is witnessing a troubling rise
The African Children’s Charter, as supervised by the African Children’s Committee, provides an effective continental framework for advancing children’s rights.
An effective child-friendly national legislative, policy and institutional framework is in place in all member States.
Every child’s birth and other vital statistics are registered
Every child survives and has a healthy childhood
Every child grows up well-nourished and with access to the basic necessities of life
Every child benefits fully from quality education
Every child is protected against violence, exploitation, neglect and abuse
Children benefit from a child-sensitive criminal system
Every child is free from the impact of armed conflicts and other disasters or emergency situations
African children’s views matter