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Protecting the Rights and Dignity of the Trafficked Children in Southeast Asia

Document number
2098
Date
2007
Title
Protecting the Rights and Dignity of the Trafficked Children in Southeast Asia
Author/publisher
Asia Against Child Trafficking (ACT)
Availability
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Document type(s)
Research/Study/Analysis,
Keywords
Best Interests Principle, Child Victims of Trafficking, Separated Migrant Children, Unaccompanied minors, Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), Child protection systems, Child Trafficking, Child Prostitution, Child Pornography,
Summary
Protecting the Rights and Dignity of the Trafficked Child in South East Asia is composed of three main documents: Part One is on the Proposed Guidelines for the Protection of the Rights of Trafficked Children in South East Asia which was drafted in March 2006 together with the campaign partners and other networks in the region; and Part Two focuses on the proposed changes made by the Senior Officials for Social Welfare and Development of the ASEAN, which are highlighted. These comments deal with the Definition of Terms, General Principles - on the right to non-discrimination and right to information; and on the Specific Guidelines, specifically on child-sensitive interview; regional mechanisms, legalization of status and implementation of long-lasting solutions. Part Three is a comparative analysis evaluating the two documents with explanatory notes. The comparative analysis also includes some related experiences and examples in relation to specific provisions gathered from different sources.
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