International recommendation

Education: aims and coverage

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
Themes:
Equality and non-discriminationInclusive education and diversityIndigenous and minority language instructionMunicipalities
Populations of concern:
Asylum seekers and refugeesChildrenLGBTIQ+ personsPersons with an immigrant background and ethnic minoritiesPersons with disabilitiesPersons with mental health issuesRomaSami/indigenous peoples
Relevant CRC articles:
Art. 28 – EducationArt. 29 – Education and children’s developmentArt. 30 – Minorities and indigenous peoples
Source:
CRC/C/NOR/CO/7

Recommended measures (5)

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Practices and guidelines

The Committee recommends that the State Party ensure equal educational opportunities for all, especially those belonging to vulnerable groups, including children with a migration background, refugees and asylum seeking children, and children from Indigenous and ethnic minorities.

 

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Training and capacity building

The Committee recommends that the State Party continue to strengthen measures to improve the quality of Sami-language education and adopt measures to improve teacher competence regarding the Sámi and national minorities.

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Practices and guidelines

The Committee recommends that the State Party improve learning outcomes and reduce rising school dropout rates, particularly among migrant children, children belonging to minority groups, such as Roma and Sami children, and children in alternative care.

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Practices and guidelines

The Committee recommends that the State Party reduce school absenteeism or “school refusal” among children who have been subjected to bullying and harassment, children with disabilities and children with mental health issues, and ensure that such children are supported to finish their education.

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Practices and guidelines

The Committee recommends that the State Party strengthen measures to combat violence in schools, including bullying, cyberbullying and online violence, and discrimination on the grounds of race, migration status, sexual orientation or gender identity in the school context.