CRIN - Child Rights Information Network - Organisations

Organisation aims and activities: *Advocacy and political incidence in all matters concerning rights of children and how they are perceived by institutions and the wider society. *Prevention of violence against and amongst children, especially sexual exploitation and abuse, in and out of family circles. *Foster social development of youth in conditions of socio-economic disparity.

Further details: Diverse training workshops have been developed for different populations (including children and adolescents) and aim to prevent violence against children and foster positive relationships within families. Information activities facilitate the exchange of information between key actors, encourage public debate (especially inter-generational) and promote the participation of youth in the policy decisions that affect them. Current advocacy efforts focus on developing a legal code for minors, pursuing legal reforms that improve the administration of justice for juvenile offenders, and promoting an integral approach to adolescence in national policy. In July 1997, PANIAMOR began another programme of work, under the title Alternative Centre for Teenagers. The Centre will provide attention, guidance and information for teenagers on the following subjects - recreation for personal development, health orientation, education, vocational supervision, investigation and crisis intervention. Primary areas of work: Child abuse prevention, self-esteem and communication skills, information services, rights education, juvenile justice.

Operational level: National

Works with age groups : Children 0 - 18

Organisation type: NGO - non governmental organisation

Organisation mandate: Lobby governments and the United Nations, Provide training or education on child rights, Research child rights, Work directly with children, Work in partnership with organisations, Work with media and press

Areas of expertise: Child labour and working children, Children and education, Children and health, Children and participation, Children and the media, Children in conflict with the law, Children living with HIV/AIDS, Children with disabilities, Children without parental care, Children working and living on the street, Environment and habitat, Refugee and unaccompanied children, Reporting to and monitoring the CRC, Sexual exploitation of children

Countries in which this organisation works: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama

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Last updated 11/12/2002 12:09:17

CRIN does not accredit or validate any of the organisations listed in our directory. The views and activities of the listed organisations do not necessarily reflect the views or activities of CRIN's coordination team.

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