European Commission 24 March 2021, COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS EU strategy on the rights of the child

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This Commission Communication establishes a comprehensive EU strategy on the rights of the child, aiming to mainstream children's rights across internal and external Union policies in accordance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The strategy outlines targeted actions across six thematic priorities: political participation, socio-economic inclusion, protection from violence, child-friendly justice, digital safety, and global empowerment. It further invites Member States to utilize EU funding instruments, such as the European Social Fund Plus and the European Child Guarantee, to implement national reforms and strengthen integrated child protection systems.AI