International recommendation

Adolescent health

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
Theme:
Access to healthcare
Populations of concern:
ChildrenDrug users
Relevant CRC articles:
Art. 24 – HealthArt. 33 – Drug abuse
Source:
CRC/C/NOR/CO/7

Recommended measures (3)

Measure

Recalling its general comment No. 4 (2003) on adolescent health and development in the context of the Convention and general comment No. 20 (2016) on the implementation of the rights of the child during adolescence, the Committee recommends that the State Party:

Measure
Measure type:
Institutions, practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Health and Care Services

(a) Strengthen measures to prevent substance abuse among adolescents and ensure that adolescents have access to appropriate health and support services, including accessible and youth-friendly treatment for drug and alcohol dependenc

Measure
Measure type:
Teaching and curriculum
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Education and Research

(b) Strengthen comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education in schools