International recommendation

Comprehensive policy, strategy and coordination for Children

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
Theme:
Political and civic participation
Populations of concern:
Children
Source:
CRC/C/NOR/CO/7

Recommended measures (3)

The Committee regrets that the State Party has not formulated a clear and comprehensive national plan of action for implementing the Convention at different levels, and recommends that the State Party:

Measure
Measure type:
Policies, strategies, and action plans
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Children and Families

(a)          Adopt a comprehensive national plan of action that encompasses national, regional and central governments and the different sectors of services and ensure that the concluding observations of the Committee are thoroughly debated in Parliament

Measure
Measure types:
Policies, strategies, and action plansConsultation
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Children and Families

(b) Design the national plan of action in collaboration, inter alia, with local and regional authorities, professionals from different sectors, civil society organizations – in particular children’s organizations – the Ombudsperson for Children and the Norwegian Human Rights Institution, with the aim of ensuring a comprehensive, multisectoral and child rights-based approach

Measure
Measure type:
Institutions, practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministries:
Ministry of Education and ResearchMinistry of Health and Care ServicesMinistry of Children and FamiliesMinistry of Labour and Social InclusionMinistry of Local Government and Regional Development

(c) Strengthen multi-agency and integrated service delivery in line with legal reforms undertaken in 2022, by addressing obstacles such as inadequate resources, structural barriers and unclear responsibilities