International recommendation

Health and health services for children

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
Themes:
Abuse, neglect and sexual exploitation against childrenAccess to healthcareMunicipalities
Populations of concern:
Asylum seekers and refugeesChildren
Relevant CRC articles:
Art. 19 – Protection from violence, abuse and neglectArt. 24 – HealthArt. 34 – Sexual exploitation and abuseArt. 39 – Recovery from trauma and reintegration
Source:
CRC/C/NOR/CO/5-6, para. 24

Recommended measures (3)

24. The Committee notes with appreciation the increase in funds for health centres and school health services. With reference to its general comment No. 15 (2013) on the right of the child to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, the Committee recommends that the State party:

Measure
Measure type:
Resources
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Health and Care Services

(a) Ensure that municipalities are allocated sufficient funds for health services for children, on the basis of the individual needs of the municipalities.

Measure
Measure type:
Institutions, practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministries:
Ministry of Health and Care ServicesMinistry of Justice and Public Security

(b) Ensure that reception facilities for child victims of violence and sexual abuse have a clearly defined organizational structure in order to guarantee that child victims receive prompt attention.

Measure
Measure types:
Institutions, practices and guidelinesLaws and regulations
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Health and Care Services

(c) Provide children who have irregular residence status with immediate access to health-care institutions so that they can receive the necessary treatment, independently of considerations regarding their departure date.