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HOW TO CHILD RIGHTS It is a platform that facilitates co-creation and peer learning on child rights in practice. It offers a series of practical, high quality, tried and tested tools, guidance and case studies and peer exchanges, to support effective and innovative programming - including advocacy - for children’s rights across the civil society sector, in close collaboration with other actors including academia.  

Launched in 2022, the Series is developed in close collaboration with various organisations and individuals to support all practitioners within the sector, across organisational, geographic and language barriers. 
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Developed by civil society for civil society, the series offers condensed and essential knowledge for civil society practitioners who wish to strengthen programming and advocacy for and with children, and stay up to date with new developments in children’s rights.
The series is initiated by Save the Children and developed in close collaboration with Child Rights Connect and a broad range of trusted partners.  The series consists of case-studies documenting ways of working that have proved to be innovative and impactful,  step-by step guidance on how to programme in new and evolving areas, and a selection of short and long practical guidance on critical issues related to the implementation of children’s rights that have recommended by civil society practitioners. See here for a list of all tools develop as part of the How to Child Rights series!
A note on How to Child Right series:  The tools and guidance hosted by the How to Child Rights are not static.  We are looking to continually improve the tools hosted in this series through the active feedback and review of its users, and from user’s experience and learnings from implementing these tools.
Partner with us: We look to collaborate with experts and practitioners in the child rights sector to develop new tools and pilot existing tools. Please reach out to us if you have any feedback on the tools, are interested to pilot the tools, or have ideas for a potential collaboration!
If you have any question about the How to Child Rights series or wish to contribute with feedback, content, or funding, please contact us at howtochildrights@rb.se
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Tools Guidance, and Case Studies on How to Advance:Children’s Rights, with Children
7 resources
How To Write a Child-Friendly Document2022 · How to Child Rights series
Children have a right to seek and receive information, including about their human rights. If this right is to be implemented in practice, the information that they receive needs... View Full Abstract
 11 pages  (1.7 MiB)
How To Prepare a Child-Led Complementary Report for a Voluntary National Review: A case study from Zambia2022 · How to Child Rights series
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was adopted by all UN Member States in 2015.  The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a fundamental part of the 2030 Agenda and... View Full Abstract
 12 pages PDF (2.3 MiB)
How to Prepare a Child-led Report for the Simplified Reporting Procedure: A case study from South Africa2022 · How to Child Rights series
The Committee on the Rights of the Child (the Committee) has introduced an optional Simplified Reporting Procedure (SRP) for States. This has important implications for civil... View Full Abstract
 14 pages  (3.1 MiB)
UN Human Rights Council’s Resolution on Realizing the Rights of the Child Through a Healthy Environment: a summary for children2022 · Save the Children International
This child-friendly summary of the United Nations Human Rights Council&#8217;s Resolution on realizing the rights of the child through a healthy environment has been developed in... View Full Abstract
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Thematic Launch: Child participation  (31 March 2022)https://youtu.be/o96HLP5oyVM
Leadership des enfants dans l’élaboration du rapport complémentaire sur la mise en œuvre de la CADBE, cas de la Côte d’Ivoire2024 · Save the Children International
L&#8217;étude de cas intitulée &#8220;Leadership des enfants dans l’élaboration du rapport complémentaire sur la mise en œuvre de la CADBE, cas de la Côte d’Ivoire “ se concentre... View Full Abstract
 15 pages  (596.3 KiB)
How to Support Child-Led Reporting to the United Nations on Climate Change and the Environment: Albania Case Study2024 · How to Child Rights series
The child-led group Voice 16+ has been operating in Albania since 2000 with support from Save the Children and, during 2021 and 2022, members of this group researched and wrote a... View Full Abstract
 28 pages PDF (3.9 MiB)
Children’s Rights and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
3 resources
How To Prepare a Child-Led Complementary Report for a Voluntary National Review: A case study from Zambia2022 · How to Child Rights series
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was adopted by all UN Member States in 2015.  The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a fundamental part of the 2030 Agenda and... View Full Abstract
 12 pages PDF (2.3 MiB)
How to use the Voluntary National Review to Advance Children’s Rights2022 · How to Child Rights series
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015.  The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a fundamental part of the 2030... View Full Abstract
 19 pages  (4.6 MiB)
Thematic Launch: SDGs Accountability (6 July 2022)https://youtu.be/SwCUbRo7Eqw
Children’s right to a Healthy and Sustainable environment
8 resources
How to Child Rights: Accountability to Children’s Rights to a Healthy Environment: What can we learn from CSO reporting to UN and AU human rights review processes​2023 · How to Child Rights series
This page compiles all the resources related to the  Peer Exchange Session titled “Accountability to Children’s Rights to a healthy environment: What can we learn from CSO... View Full Abstract
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How to Support the Implementation of United Nations Resolution “Realising Children’s Rights through a Healthy Environment”2022 · How to Child Rights series
Human Rights Council resolution on children’s rights and the environment is a commitment made by governments around the world about the relationship between child rights and a... View Full Abstract
 23 pages  (4.6 MiB)
How to Advocate for Children’s Rights in the Climate Crisis through the Universal Periodic Review: A case study from Australia2022 · How to Child Rights series
The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a five-yearly peer review process through which UN member states can engage with each other’s human rights records and make recommendations... View Full Abstract
 22 pages  (4.4 MiB)
Children’s Rights and the Environment: Guidance on the reporting to the Committee of the Rights of the Child2020 · CERI, Children's Environmental Rights Initiative
This tool seeks to provide a guide to reporting on children’s rights as they relate to environmental issues. It aims to ensure that the rights and interests of children rights are... View Full Abstract
 16 pages PDF (1.7 MiB)
Thematic Launch: Healthy Environment  (1 March 2022)https://youtu.be/zx6YJIvv5yg
L’intégration des aspects environnement et changement climatique dans le suivi de la mise en œuvre de la charte africaine des droits et du bien-être de l’enfant2024 · Save the Children International
D’août 2021 à novembre 2022, deux rapports complémentaires sur la CADBE ont été élaborés d’une part par la société civile sous la conduite du Forum des ONG de Côte d’Ivoire, et... View Full Abstract
 23 pages  (868.3 KiB)
How to Support Child-Led Reporting to the United Nations on Climate Change and the Environment: Albania Case Study2024 · How to Child Rights series
The child-led group Voice 16+ has been operating in Albania since 2000 with support from Save the Children and, during 2021 and 2022, members of this group researched and wrote a... View Full Abstract
 28 pages PDF (3.9 MiB)
Advancing Children’s Right to a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment: Guidance on General Comment No.262025 · How to Child Rights series
This guidance answers the question: How can civil society support the implementation of General Comment No.26?In 2023, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child launched General... View Full Abstract
 60 pages PDF (1.7 MiB)
Children’s Rights by Holding States to Account
11 resources
How to use United Nations Human Rights Resolutions to Advance Children’s Rights2022 · How to Child Rights series
Every year, United Nations (UN) intergovernmental bodies, such as the UN General Assembly and the UN Human Rights Council, adopt several resolutions negotiated among States, which... View Full Abstract
PDF (1.1 MiB)
How to do Child-Centered Social Accountability2022 · How to Child Rights series
This Guidance sets out a step-by-step process for carrying out Child-Centred Social Accountability (CCSA). CCSA is a rights-based and community-driven approach through which... View Full Abstract
 23 pages PDF (764.1 KiB)
How to Advance Children’s Rights using Recommendations from United Nations and Regional Human Rights Monitoring and Review Processes2022 · How to Child Rights series
International and regional human rights bodies monitor and review progress made on the implementation of human rights treaties on a regular basis and continuously issue... View Full Abstract
 22 pages  (4.8 MiB)
How to Engage with the Simplified Reporting Procedure: A case study from Zambia2022 · How to Child Rights series
The Committee on the Rights of the Child (the Committee) has introduced an optional Simplified Reporting Procedure (SRP) for States.  This has important implications for civil... View Full Abstract
 15 pages  (2.9 MiB)
How to Prepare a Child-led Report for the Simplified Reporting Procedure: A case study from South Africa2022 · How to Child Rights series
The Committee on the Rights of the Child (the Committee) has introduced an optional Simplified Reporting Procedure (SRP) for States. This has important implications for civil... View Full Abstract
 14 pages  (3.1 MiB)
How To Prepare a Child-Led Complementary Report for a Voluntary National Review: A case study from Zambia2022 · How to Child Rights series
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was adopted by all UN Member States in 2015.  The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a fundamental part of the 2030 Agenda and... View Full Abstract
 12 pages PDF (2.3 MiB)
Thematic Launch: Simplified Reporting (28 April 2022)https://youtu.be/bGMVg1p46bU
Thematic Launch: Following up to UN/regional recommendations (6 June 2022)https://youtu.be/0Fm8NklyKcM
Leadership des enfants dans l’élaboration du rapport complémentaire sur la mise en œuvre de la CADBE, cas de la Côte d’Ivoire2024 · Save the Children International
L&#8217;étude de cas intitulée &#8220;Leadership des enfants dans l’élaboration du rapport complémentaire sur la mise en œuvre de la CADBE, cas de la Côte d’Ivoire “ se concentre... View Full Abstract
 15 pages  (596.3 KiB)
L’intégration des aspects environnement et changement climatique dans le suivi de la mise en œuvre de la charte africaine des droits et du bien-être de l’enfant2024 · Save the Children International
D’août 2021 à novembre 2022, deux rapports complémentaires sur la CADBE ont été élaborés d’une part par la société civile sous la conduite du Forum des ONG de Côte d’Ivoire, et... View Full Abstract
 23 pages  (868.3 KiB)
How to Support Child-Led Reporting to the United Nations on Climate Change and the Environment: Albania Case Study2024 · How to Child Rights series
The child-led group Voice 16+ has been operating in Albania since 2000 with support from Save the Children and, during 2021 and 2022, members of this group researched and wrote a... View Full Abstract
 28 pages PDF (3.9 MiB)
How to Engage the World Bank around Child Rights
1 resource
How to Engage the World Bank around Child Rights2023 · Bank Information Center
The World Bank Group is one of the world&#8217;s most influential development finance institutions. As such, its worldwide operations can have an enormous impact on child rights,... View Full Abstract
 14 pages  (1.6 MiB)
Child Rights and Equality
3 resources
Child Rights and Equality – Report and Mapping List of Existing tools and guidance in the sector2024 · How to Child Rights series
This mapping provides an overview of recent guidance, tools, and good practices related to child rights-based equality programming, with a specific focus on gender equality,... View Full Abstract
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How to advance the Rights of Children with Diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Expression and Sex Characteristics through the Universal Periodic Review:  A case study from Thailand2024 · How to Child Rights series
The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a mechanism of the United Nations Human Rights Council. It is a peer review process through which United Nations Member States can engage... View Full Abstract
 21 pages PDF
How to use Child Centered Social Accountability to Reduce Discrimination and Social Exclusion – A Case Study from Ethiopia2024 · How to Child Rights series
Child Centred Social Accountability (CCSA) is a rights-based and community-driven approach  through which children and communities hold duty-bearers accountable for their... View Full Abstract
 14 pages PDF (1.0 MiB)
Webinars, Peer Learning Sessions & Video resourcesIf you have missed any of our webinars, please find the video recordings of the sessions below:
Webinars (recording)
19 resources
Peer Exchange Webinar on Environment/Climate action with children through UN Human Rights mechanisms- 23 November 20242024 · How to Child Rights series
This session will draw inspiration from the experiences of girls,  boys, and CSO representatives  from Albania and from countries involved in the Sida funded Save the Children’s... View Full Abstract
PDF (118.7 KiB)
Environment and Climate Action with Children webinar 10 Dec 2024https://youtu.be/CSOeXfdPHpg
HtCR Peer Exchange Webinar on Strengthening Child Voices in Climate Actionhttps://youtu.be/5hEwqaqInLQ
How To Child Rights Launch  (16 February 2022)https://youtu.be/8NjD3k_M1rY
Thematic Launch: Healthy Environment  (1 March 2022)https://youtu.be/zx6YJIvv5yg
Thematic Launch: Child participation  (31 March 2022)https://youtu.be/o96HLP5oyVM
Thematic Launch: Simplified Reporting (28 April 2022)https://youtu.be/bGMVg1p46bU
Thematic Launch: Following up to UN/regional recommendations (6 June 2022)https://youtu.be/0Fm8NklyKcM
Thematic Launch: SDGs Accountability (6 July 2022)https://youtu.be/SwCUbRo7Eqw
Thematic Launch: Child-Centered Social Accountabilityhttps://youtu.be/UePaxgkuUDA
Thematic Launch: Using UN Resolutionshttps://youtu.be/MlqOYulDuns
Tool Launch: How to Engage the World Bankhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUhX2_ej5DQ
How to Engage Children in Follow up to Reporting to United Nations Human Rights Mechanisms: Asia Regional Learning Eventhttps://resourcecentre.savethechildren.net/document/how-to-engage-children-in-follow-up-to-reporting-to-united-nations-human-rights-mechanisms-asia-regional-learning-event/
How to Child Rights African Learning Events: How to engage children in follow up to reporting to the Global and AU human rights mechanismshttps://resourcecentre.savethechildren.net/document/how-to-child-rights-african-learning-events-how-to-engage-children-in-follow-up-to-reporting-to-the-global-and-au-human-rights-mechanisms/
Webinar on Climate & Accountable Services for Childrenhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykmYK1zDd4Y
How to Reduce Discrimination and Social Exclusion (How to Child Rights Webinar)https://resourcecentre.savethechildren.net/document/how-to-reduce-discrimination-and-social-exclusion-how-to-child-rights-webinar/
How to Child Rights African Learning Events: How to engage children in follow up to reporting to the Global and AU human rights mechanisms Session 3: What can we do to support children to follow up?https://resourcecentre.savethechildren.net/document/how-to-child-rights-african-learning-events-how-to-engage-children-in-follow-up-to-reporting-to-the-global-and-au-human-rights-mechanisms-session-3-what-can-we-do-to-support-children-to-follow-up/
Definitions & Abbreviations Definitions of terms used in guidance and case studies
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List of Definitions used in Guidance and Case Studies2021 · How to Child Rights series
This is a list of definitions used in the How to Child Rights series tools, guidance, and case studies.  These definitions are work in progress.  Please get in touch if you wish to... View Full Abstract
 5 pages PDF (124.8 KiB)
List of Abbreviations
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List of Abbreviations used in How to Child Rights series Guidance, Tools and Case Study2022
This is a list of abbreviations used in the How to Child Rights series tools, guidance, and case studies.  This list is a work in progress.  Please get in touch if you wish to... View Full Abstract
 2 pages  (369.9 KiB)
About the How to Child Rights SeriesNewsletter
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How To Child Rights Newsletter 20242024 · How to Child Rights series
In this Newsletter, you will  find all information relating to the 2024 How to child rights series&#8217; Peer Exchange and Launch webinars, case studies and guidances.You will... View Full Abstract
 16 pages PDF (1016.3 KiB)
How To Child Rights: Newsletter 20232023 · How to Child Rights series
In this Newsletter, you will  find all information relating to the 2023 How to child rights series’ Peer Exchange and Launch webinars, case studies and guidances.&nbsp;
 10 pages PDF (749.6 KiB)
List of resources for How to Child Rights series
1 resource
List of Resources for How to Child Rights series2023 · How to Child Rights series
List of resources developed as part of the How to Child Rights series
 23 pages PDF (1.5 MiB)
Frequently Asked Questions
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How to Child Rights: Frequently Asked Questions (EN/SP/FR)2022 · How to Child Rights series
This is a list of answers to frequently asked questions about the How to Child Rights series.  The FAQ is continuously being updated.  Please get in touch if you have any questions... View Full Abstract
PDF (3.4 MiB)
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Elections to the Committee on the Rights of the Child: Information for Children’s Rights Defenders2016 · Child Rights Connect
This document outlines the significance of the elections to the Committee on the Rights of the Child for children&#8217;s rights defenders. The Committee plays a crucial role in... View Full Abstract
How to Engage the World Bank around Child Rights2023 · Bank Information Center
The World Bank Group is one of the world&#8217;s most influential development finance institutions. As such, its worldwide operations can have an enormous impact on child rights,... View Full Abstract
How to use United Nations Human Rights Resolutions to Advance Children’s Rights2022 · How to Child Rights series
Every year, United Nations (UN) intergovernmental bodies, such as the UN General Assembly and the UN Human Rights Council, adopt several resolutions negotiated among States, which... View Full Abstract
How to do Child-Centered Social Accountability2022 · How to Child Rights series
This Guidance sets out a step-by-step process for carrying out Child-Centred Social Accountability (CCSA). CCSA is a rights-based and community-driven approach through which... View Full Abstract
How to use the Voluntary National Review to Advance Children’s Rights2022 · How to Child Rights series
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015.  The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a fundamental part of the 2030... View Full Abstract
How To Write a Child-Friendly Document2022 · How to Child Rights series
Children have a right to seek and receive information, including about their human rights. If this right is to be implemented in practice, the information that they receive needs... View Full Abstract
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