According to the Ministry of Education, the plan envisions 64 concrete actions across eight areas: identity and non-discrimination, placement measures, health and well-being, unaccompanied minors, justice for children, violence, rights of children in crisis and the right to participation.
“Children have rights. We adults must inform them and help them to express their opinions and assert their rights. To this end, the government has adopted a strategy for the rights of the child with clear measures and actions, which we should measure ourselves regularly as a society,” said Minister of Education Claude Meisch.
He added that “strong kids are kids who have their own opinion, think critically and want to be part of the discussion. This is why it is important to place children at the centre of educational policy.”
The ombudsman for children and young people (OKAJU) welcomed the plan in a separate statement, saying “finally” Luxembourg would benefit from a vital instrument to ensure children’s rights in numerous areas of society.
OKAJU also expressed hope the government would allocate sufficient funding and resources to ensure the plan has the necessary impact.
An assessment report of the plan is expected to be published in 2023.
