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SOUTH ASIA INITIATIVE TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN(SAIEVAC)

“Solidarity for the Children of SAARC”

Meeting to Review the Status of Children's Participation and Recommendationsby

Child Governing Board Members and Child Participation Task Force

02 - 03 December 2012Dhaka, Bangladesh

Supported by the Child Participation Taskforce, SAIEVAC

SAIEVACSAARC Apex Body

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Meeting To Review The Status Of Children's Participation And Recommendationsby

Child Governing Board Members and Child Participation Task Force……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

ACRONYMS:

SAIEVAC – South Asia Initiative to Ending Violence against Children

SAARC – South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation

CPTF – Child Protection Task Force

NACG - National Action and Coordinating Group against Violence against Children

FURC – Follow-up Regional Consultation (to the UN Study on Violence against Children)

UNCRC – United Nations Child Rights Convention

IEC – Information, Education and Communication (materials)

GB – Governing Board (SAIEVAC Governing Board)

TOR Terms of Reference

VAC – Violence against Children

CSO – Civil Society Organization

BBC – British Broadcasting Company

S A I E V A CS A A R C A P E X B O D Y F O R C H I L D R E N

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Table of Contents

DAY ONE: 1ST DECEMBER, 2012: WORKING WITH THE YOUNG FACILITATORS....................................4

AGENDA 1: MEMBERS PRESENT...................................................................................................................4

AGENDA 2: WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................4

AGENDA 3: KEY OBJECTIVE OF THE MEETING.........................................................................................5

AGENDA 4: KEY ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION DURING THE SUBSEQUENT DAYS...............................5

AGENDA 5: REVIEW OF THE MEETING AGENDA.......................................................................................6

AGENDA 6: BRIEFING ON THE MAIN ACTIVITIES OF THE SUBSEQUENT DAYS...............................6

6.2. REVIEW THE CHILDREN’S PARTICIPATION STANDARDS AND PRINCIPLES..................6

6.3. REVIEW OF THE TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR NATIONAL CHILDREN’S FORUM..........7

6.4. REVIEW OF THE TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE REGIONAL AND NATIONAL CHILDREN’S FORUM.............................................................................................................................................................7

6.5. REVIEW OF THE TERMS OF REFERENCE OF THE CPTF.....................................................7

DAY 2: 2ND DECEMBER 2012.................................................................................................................................7

INAUGURAL SESSION.......................................................................................................................................7

SHARING EXPECTATIONS...............................................................................................................................8

REVIEW OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PAST REGIONAL CHILDREN’S CONSULTATIONS 8

GROUP WORK – CHILDREN AND CHAPERONES......................................................................................9

PRESENTATION OF GROUP WORK...................................................................................................................9

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GROUP ONE:.....................................................................................................................................................12

GROUP TWO:....................................................................................................................................................12

DAY 3: 3RD DECEMBER 2012...............................................................................................................................16

CHILDREN’S PARTICIPATION STANDARDS AND PRINCIPLES............................................................16

WHAT ARE PRACTICE STANDARDS?....................................................................................................16

PRINCIPLES..................................................................................................................................................16

RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES AND ACTIONS:...................................................................................17

LESSONS LEARNT...........................................................................................................................................19

TERMS OF REFERENCE.................................................................................................................................19


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REVIEW OF THE TOR OF THE CP TASKFORCE.......................................................................................20

EVALUATION:.........................................................................................................................................................20

DAY ONE: 1ST DECEMBER, 2012: WORKING WITH THE YOUNG FACILITATORS

“Planning Meeting for the preparation of the facilitation of the 2 days meeting:Young facilitators and CP task force members”

AGENDA 1: MEMBERS PRESENT

1. Ms. Rashmi Vidyani, Sri Lanka2. Ms. B. A. H Thanuja, Sri Lanka 3. Master Gokul Pandey, Nepal4. Ms. Nabila Noori, Afghanistan5. Ms. Kobra Hossing, Afghanistan6. Master Mamun Bokaul, Bangladesh 7. Ms.Shafia Sami, Bangladesh8. Mr. Bimol Bhetwal, CP Taskforce Member, SAIEVAC9. Mr. Laxman Belbase, CP Taskforce Member, SAIEVAC10. Ms. Pema Gyalmo, SAIEVAC Regional Secretariat

AGENDA 2: WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION

The preparatory session commenced by welcoming the children and the chaperons to Bangladesh and to this important meeting by the CP Taskforce. This was followed by a formal introduction of the participants. The CP taskforce then briefed the floor about the proceedings of the day’s sessions. It was informed that the preparatory session was essentially called to discuss and review the Agenda of the subsequent days and plan the proceedings of the different sessions with the participation of the child facilitators.

The children were then asked to share their perspectives on why they were here today for this meeting. Their views are presented below:

Rashmi : To review the past recommendations proposed by the children during the past consultations and develop new plan of action for the future based on the past experiences;

: Because SAIEVAC needs a better monitoring system to ensure the implementation of the children’s recommendations by the governments;


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: To look at ways for active engagement of children in communication process and other work areas of SAIEVAC: Meaningful participation of Children.

Nabila : To make new practical plan to end violence against children;

: To assess / review the situation of children’s vulnerabilities in the country and the region

Gokul : To come up with concrete or set of standards on child participation;

Mamun : Come up with strong plans of action to advocate the government to follow up seriously on the recommendations made;

: Have a well defined communication/ information system to pressurize the government, on the recommendations made by the children;

: Develop easy communication system within SAIEVAC structures and other relevant organizations to carry forward the outcome of the FURC and other such meetings.

AGENDA 3: KEY OBJECTIVE OF THE MEETING

“To develop a new plan of action from all the recommendations made by the children during the past consultations organized by SAIEVAC”

The facilitator called for the genuine participation of the children and in order to meet this objective and also informed that it was also important for the Child GB members and Observers to have individual plan of actions that are practical and achievable at personal level.

In order to define the role of the children and the Child GB Members and make their roles meaningful, the facilitator informed the group that this meeting would also look at the different documents like the Terms of Reference for the Child Participation forums and CPTF, etc.

AGENDA 4: KEY ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION DURING THE SUBSEQUENT DAYS

- Various organizations working for the children in South Asia Based is continuously assessing the situation of the children in the region and organizing these consultations such as the SAIEVAC forums where the children have proposed several recommendations. This meeting will develop the practical work plan for the implementation of these recommendations;

- Develop a Set of Principles and Standards relevant to our region which will then be finalized with the inputs of the children to guide the child participation forums and finally be tabled to the SAIEVAC Governing Board Meeting for endorsement;

- Communication System within SAIEVAC: Institutionalizing Child Participation and strengthening the network of communication- Discuss and explore ways to strengthen this system for active participation of children in communication processes and other work areas of SAIEVAC.

- Monitoring systems: Highlight this issue in the agenda for further discussion


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- TOR of the children’s forum at the Regional and National levels; - Points to be highlighted: The role of the outgoing Child GB Members- Child Participants as the advocates for SAIEVAC- National consultations in respective Member States and the involvement of the ex- SAIEVAC GB

members and for the assessment of the situation of the children in each Member States.

AGENDA 5: REVIEW OF THE MEETING AGENDA

The meeting reviewed and finalized the agenda and identified facilitators for each session. A copy of the Agenda is placed at ANNEX I.

AGENDA 6: BRIEFING ON THE MAIN ACTIVITIES OF THE SUBSEQUENT DAYS

6.1. REVIEW OF THE PAST RECOMMENDATIONS (based on SAIEVAC’s 5 prioritized thematic areas)1. Review2. Merge the recommendations where repeated and condensed them3. Prioritize them – relating them on the thematic areas4. Make a work plan (2013-2015) for follow up and implementation with these structures

(What, How, When, Who) for monitoring and communication or exchange of information

Session on reviewing the recommendations from the following past consultations to come up with a set of prioritized recommendations in line with the SAIEVAC’s 5 thematic areas planned within the five year strategic framework of SAIEVAC.

1. Children’s Consultation for the 3rd SAIEVAC Ministerial MeetingJune 20 – 23, 2010 Kathmandu – Nepal;

2. Children’s Consultation for the First SAIEVAC Governing Board Meeting and the Legal Reform Workshop 9 – 14 November, 2010 Kathmandu;

3. Children’s Regional Consultation on Care Standards and Child Friendly Services25th – 29th September, 2011 Kathmandu, Nepal;

4. Follow-up Regional Children’s Consultation to the UN Study on VAC 26 – 28 May, 2012 – Colombo, Sri Lanka;

5. Others

The other documents to be reviewed during the period of this consultation are as follows which are sequenced as per the agenda:

6.2. REVIEW THE CHILDREN’S PARTICIPATION STANDARDS AND PRINCIPLES


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Child Governing Board Members and Child Participation Task Force……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..o This document articulates the proposed vision, guidelines and recommendations for

ensuring minimum standards and principles on children’s participation within all aspects of the work of SAIEVAC.

6.3. REVIEW OF THE TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR NATIONAL CHILDREN’S FORUM

6.4. REVIEW OF THE TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE REGIONAL AND NATIONAL CHILDREN’S FORUM

6.5. REVIEW OF THE TERMS OF REFERENCE OF THE CPTFSECURITY BRIEFING BY THE HOTEL MANAGEMENT

Once all the participants arrived by the close of first day, the hotel security personnel and a member of the CPTF, briefed all the children on the security issues during their stay in Dhaka.

DAY 2: 2ND DECEMBER 2012

INAUGURAL SESSION

The business session was preceded by a short inaugural session. Ms.Tahmina Begum, Honourable Joint Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of Bangladeshand Governing Board Member, Dr. Rinchen Chophel, Director General, SAIEVAC; Dr. Aminul Islam, SAIEVAC National Coordinator, Bangladesh; Mr. A. K M. Masud Ali, CSO and SAIEVAC Governing Board Member from Bangladesh and the Child Governing Board Members graced the inaugural session.

The list of the participants is enclosed at the ANNEX.

BUSINESS SESSION ONE:

The first business session of the day was facilitated by Ms. Shusma and Ms. Shodashi, members of the task force on the following agendas:

Briefing on the roles and responsibilities of the children

Protection briefing for children/chaperons

Overview of the Meeting Agenda and outcomes


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SHARING EXPECTATIONS

(Excerpts from the children)

My expectation is from this meeting that communication systems create among the all countries in the regional and national level from sharing opinion for ending violence against children (Afghanistan).

One strong recommendation should be developed and disseminated to all the countries so that the violence is removed from children’s life.

To strengthen children’s platform at SAIEVAC and to for m an honest team so that the team can really work to resolve the problems of children.

To start discussion about different types of children forums this is help to increase child participation.

To come up with strong plan to advocate for the rights of the children Every participants contribute actively and develop plan of action to follow-up Develop new action plan and establish mechanism to ensure the meaningful child participation. Want to see the implementation of the recommendations. Make a mechanism to monitor the government reports. Government should ensure that the children can get their rights. SAIEVAC should ensure the proper monitoring on the situation of children in every countries of

SAARC.

REVIEW OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PAST REGIONAL CHILDREN’S CONSULTATIONS

Guidelines for identifying the Recommendations

Review the recommendations and merge them wherever repeated; Identify which have been followed up / implemented and which aren’t; Prioritise recommendations for future follow up/ implementation; Develop action plan on prioritised recommendations as follows;

RECOMMENDATIONS

HOW WHEN WHERE WHO MONITORING

GROUP WORK – CHILDREN AND CHAPERONES

Two groups

Group 1: Group 2:


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1. Kobra2. Nabila 3. Mahmud4. Mahamuda5. Amena6. Jamal

1. Shafia2. Gokul3. Minha4. Mamun5. Mala6. Hasina

PRESENTATION OF GROUP WORK

GROUP1

Recommendations on Corporal Punishment

1. Establish /strengthen the monitoring mechanism on CRC2. To include Child Rights issues as part of school syllabus3. All children should understand the Rights ensured in CRC4. Set up a complain mechanism where children who are victims of violence are supported.5. Draft laws that prohibit all forms of corporal punishments in all setting and share it with

stakeholder.6. Recurrent training and education for parents, caregivers and regulatory body to monitor

the quality of care services.

Situation analysis at national level to better understand the scope and nature of corporal punishment (where and how)

1. Develop and implement a training program for teachers to promote positive discipline.

2. Develop a monitoring mechanism on cases of corporal punishment at all level.

3. Translate laws in simple and child language.

4. Implementation of UNCRC protocol against commercial sexual exploitation of children.

Recommendations on Child Marriage

1. To review the existing birth registration mechanism and monitor in ensuring it is practically implemented at all levels of the society in each country.


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2. Government to guarantee school education, vocational education and employment opportunity for grown up children /adolescent.

3. Formation of grass root level committees of teachers, police, local leaders, children and other stakeholders to stop child marriage.

4. Advocate with the Government in making education compulsory for all children.5. Convincing parents/adults about the bad effect of child marriage.

Recommendations on Child Trafficking

1. Develop proper monitoring mechanisms and strengthen the existing one at national and regional level.

2. Work with the Government in preventing and ending trafficking of children.3. Adequate measures to be developed in rescue and repatriation of trafficked children.4. Government to ensure rehabilitation and proper care of trafficked children.5. Sensitized children on how and who they can report on trafficking case.6. Campaigning, advocating, and lobbing for strong legal provisions on trafficking.7. Undertake awareness programs on trafficking.8. Support Regional Corporation with SAARC countries to address cross regional child protection

issues such as trafficking.

Recommendations on Sexual Abuse

1. Developing and dissemination of child friendly and other IEC materials for sensitizing children.2. Working with other organization and the Government to create youth employment programs to

create youth employment programs in the region.3. Provisions of laws and policies to end abuse and exploitation of children.4. Governments to establish a similar toll free number for reporting sexual abuse and exploitation

across the region.5. Supporting and referring cases of abuse and exploitation to relevant organizations.6. Support and work with child protection organization and agencies which can bring positive

changes in the lives of children with abuse and exploitation experiences.7. Children should be protected from victimization from media and any other forms of publicity to

respect their privacy and confidentiality and also to make them safe and secure,

Recommendations on Child Labour

1. Organizations and individuals employing children should be dealt strictly with the law of the country.

2. One uniform law on child labour with single definition should be in place.3. Media should be involved to sensitized the community and for raising awareness on the issue.4. Advocate for child friendly environments for children working as child labour.


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Recommendation for Children

1. Organize a national campaign lead by children through media street theater.

2. Work with the Government in preventing or ending trafficking.

3. Children should be involved in the law making process.

4. Children have to come together to find supporters.

Situation analysis at national level to better understand the scope and nature of corporal punishment where and how

5. Develop and implement a training program for teachers to promote positive discipline.

6. Develop a monitoring mechanism on cases of corporal punishment at all level.7. Translate laws in simple and child language.8. Implementation of UNCRC protocol against commercial sexual exploitation of children.

Recommendation for Adults

1. Formation of grass root level committees of teachers, police, local leaders, child and other stakeholders to stop child marriage.

2. Enable families to care and provide for their children so that there is unnecessary separation.3. Awareness, sensitization of adults on children rights is essential to address violence against

children.4. Child friendly schools to ensure good environment for their development.5. All children should understand their rights in CRC6. Government to ensure for rehabilitation and proper care of trafficked children in each country.7. Develop a regional website for children communication.8. Compulsory education for all children below the age of 18 years

GROUP ONE:

Recommendations prioritized (according to the year of the consultations held and as specified in the brackets)

1. Develop proper monitoring mechanism and strengthen prevention of trafficking the existing one at national and regional level. ( 2010, June)

2. Children should be involved in reviewing or drafting children’s act and in other law making process at all levels (2010, November).

3. Organize a national campaign led by children through media and street theater (2010, November)


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4. Adequate provisions of law and policy to end abuse and exploitation of children (2010, June)5. Implementation of anti child marriage law ( 2010, June)6. All Children should understand the rights ensured in CRC ( 2010, June)7. Advocate for child friendly environments for children working as child labour (2010 )8. To develop provision of corporal punishment law and its implementation.( 2010, June)9. Adults who are making the law should be skilled on the child psychology. ( 2010, November)10. Lobbying Government to sign UNCRC protocol on sexual abuse and exploitation, if not signed.

( 2010, June)11. Lobby the Government to banned child labour (in all settings). ( 2010, June)12. Set up a complain mechanism where children who are victims of violence are supported. (2010,

November)13. Support regional cooperation with SAARC countries to address cross regional child protection

issues such as trafficking. (2010, November)

GROUP TWO:

Recommendations prioritized (according to the year of the consultations held and as specified in brackets with priority numbers given at the end of each point)

Recommendations on Corporal Punishment

1. Conduct joint study at regional level on corporal punishment in schools, homes and work places (2010) – 1

2. Situation analysis at national level to better understand the scope and nature of the corporal punishment where it takes place and how many children are (Others)- 1

3. Develop plans and undertake community awareness campaigns through joint action plan at country and regional (2010)- 6

4. Establish/ strengthen the monitoring mechanism on CRC (2010)- 35. Teacher training programmes to include components on the rights (2010)- 56. To include child rights issues as part of school syllabus (2010)- 47. To develop prohibition of corporal punishment law and its implementation (2010)- 88. Strict monitoring mechanism to develop to carry out by school administration to prevent corporal

punishment (2010)- 39. Draft laws that prohibit all forms of corporal punishment and share it with all stakeholders

including civil society and children (2012)- 210. The education system should have different curriculum for the physically and mentally challenged

children free of corporal punishment that engages in joyful teaching and learning method. (2011)- 9

11. Stronger punishment for the parents who are perpetrators of violence against children (others)-7

Recommendation for Children

1. All children should understand the rights enshrined in CRC -2


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2. Develop and facilitate channels and linkages for the children to get immediate help when in need- 3

3. Share good practices and success stories to bring positive change in children replacing corporal punishment -5

4. Work with children to help them to keep themselves safe and free from harsh punishment -45. Ensuring equality and non discrimination for all children -1

Child marriage

1. To review the existing birth registration mechanism and monitor in ensuring its is practically implemented at all levels (2010)- 1

2. Coordinate with governments to have law banning child marriage (2010)- 53. Governments guarantee school education, vocational and employment opportunities for grown up

children/ adolescents (2010)- 24. Formation of grass roots level committees of all stakeholders to stop child marriages (2010)- 35. Implementation / operationalization of anti-child marriage laws (2010)- 4

For children

Capacity building children to be able to raise voice against child marriage - 1 Advocate with the government in making education compulsory for all children Convincing parents and adults about the bas effects of child marriage – same as the above

number 2 Lobby the government to implement the existing law against child marriage and advocate for

making amendments and policies to deal on the issue of child marriage – 3

Sexual abuse and exploitation

1. Implementation of the UNCRC optional protocol against commercial sexual exploitation of children (2010)- 3

2. Developing and dissemination of child friendly and other IEC materials for sensitizing children (2010)- 7

3. Working with the other organizations and the govt to create youth employment programme in the region (2010)- 4

4. Lobbying government to sign the UNCRC protocol on Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (2010)- 25. To carry out research on the magnitude of sexual abuse of children and develop / publish child

friendly version of research for wider distribution (2010)- 16. Provision of law and policies to end abuse and exploitation of children (2010)- 27. Government to establish a similar toll free number for reporting sexual abuse and exploitation

across the region (2010)- 38. Create child forum (2010)-59. Supporting and referring Care of abuse and exploration to relevant organization (2010)- 8


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10. Support and work with child protection organizations and agencies which can bring about positive changes in the lives of children with abuse and exploitation experiences (2010)- 6

11. Helping and sensitizing children to be alert and to be able to protect from abuse and exploitative situation (2010)- 5

12. Establishing child led organizations and self help groups to help children (2010)- 5

Trafficking

1. Develop proper monitoring mechanisms and strengthen the existing one at the national and regional level – 3

2. Work with the government in preventing or ending trafficking of children – 53. Set up a committee for rescue and repatriation of trafficked victims – 2010 – 64. To form a regional law and multilateral treaty on trafficking in collaboration with the regional

bodies and organisations – 2010- 15. Governments to ensure rehabilitation and proper care of trafficked children in each country –

2010- 26. Support regional cooperation with SAARC countries to address cross regional child protection

issues such as trafficking (2010) -4

For children (2010)

1. Sensitize children on how and who they can report on trafficking case - 12. Campaigning advocating , lobbying from legal provision on trafficking - 33. Undertake awareness programmes on trafficking - 2

Child labour

1. Working with the governments and relevant organisations to create vocation training opportunities to children who are in vulnerable situation so that they are safe from being forced into many types of child labour (2010- June ) – 3

2. Lobby the government to ban child labour in all settings (2010) – 53. Organisations and individuals employing children should be dealt strictly with the law of the

country (2010) -54. One uniform law on child labour with single definition should be in place – 2010 – 55. Media should be involved to sensitize the community and for the raising positive awareness on

the issue – (2010) – 2advocate for the child friendly environment for the children working as child labour (2010- June) – 1

6. Strict laws for completing education till 18 years of age so that children are able to maximise their growth and potential (2010 June )- 5

7. Formation of children groups and forums to raise funds to support children in need (2010- June) – 4


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8. Working with the governments to have strong provisions and protective environment for children working as child labour (- 2010 –June ) – 1

General recommendations on ending VAC

1. The law should reflect the UNCRC principles 2. Children should be involved in the law making process 3. Services in which children can participate and be involved in decision making process 4. Their voices should be heard as well as respected and their problems should be looked into and

so that long lasting happiness is ensured.5. Those that ensure safety, security and confidentiality so that all children can feel loved, protected,

respected and recognised 6. Children should be provided with counselling and guidance services to enable them t make the

right decisions and know what they are doing 7. Well defined care plan for each and every child under institutional care 8. Every country should establish and strengthen national children forum and create linkages to

ensure children’s voices9. Governments and their agencies should put their efforts to build systematic information collection

and reporting mechanism10. Organise national awareness campaigns against violence against children led by children11. Ensure studies on child protection issues to inform laws and polices involving all stakeholders.

(Following presentations of the two groups, the CPTF will be working on both of these to compile and condense/refine the presentations including on the prioritized recommendations based on the years that the consultations took place and rated by the children – a separate outcome document will be prepared).

DAY 3: 3RD DECEMBER 2012

CHILDREN’S PARTICIPATION STANDARDS AND PRINCIPLES

This document articulates the proposed vision, guidelines and recommendations for ensuring minimum standards and principles on children’s participation within all aspects of the work of SAIEVAC.

WHAT ARE PRACTICE STANDARDS? Statements that describe an expected level of performance Gives consistent, high quality framework to guide the institutionalization of children’s participation

within SAIEVAC mechanisms at national and regional levels in South Asia region.

PRINCIPLES


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A Child-Friendly Environment Sharing of Opportunities Staffs, consultants and volunteers are experienced and efficient Participation promotes safety and protection of children Accountability mechanisms in place Regular Evaluation and Follow-up/Monitoring Inclusiveness and Non-discrimination Participation (equal opportunity; ensure enjoyable and stimulating experience) Democratic procedures Transparency Gender Equality & Equity Mutual Respect & Acceptance Safety and Security Voluntarism Informed consent

Guided by the

- Right to participate, listened to, freely express their views on all matters affecting them

- Respecting their evolving capacities (age and maturity)

- Voluntarism - Beneficial to all children and

organizations?- Equal opportunity and non –

discrimination- Accountability and

Transparency - All children have the right to be protected from neglect, violence and exploitation

Transparency and Honesty

To ensure that children are clear about the objectives, roles and responsibilities and understand the parameters of their participation within SAIEVAC processes.

All processes, in which a child or children are heard and participate, must be:

Transparent and informative Voluntary Respectful


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Relevant Child-friendly and sensitive Inclusive Supported by training Safe and sensitive to risk Accountable

RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES AND ACTIONS:National Level Children’s Participation

1. Children’s participation at the national level is organized through children’s forums in collaboration with the national SAIEVAC chapter and civil society coalitions, such as NACGs

2. SAIEVAC national chapter and the national civil society coalitions (NACG), collaborate in supporting children’s participation in between SAIEVAC national and regional meetings

3. SAIEVAC national chapters and the national civil society coalitions (NACG), map children’s activities and send regular update about SAIEVAC and its processes to these groups/activities and vice versa

4. SAIEVAC national chapters and national civil society coalitions (NACG), ensure that at least once a year a meeting is organized with representatives of children’s groups to discuss and plan initiatives to address VAC, national priorities of SAIEVAC, and to select children to participate at the regional level.

5. Selected child representatives to SAIEVAC regional consultations will be supported by their chaperones to take active part in meetings and represent all children in South Asia

6. Communication and coordination mechanisms is to be ensured by SAIEVAC national chapter and NACG to promote and sustain children’s participation

7. Allocation of resources for children’s participation, especially funds available to design and implement activities on violence against children, is to be ensured by SAIEVAC national chapter and NACG.

Regional Level Participation through the SAIEVAC Secretariat:

1. Ensure a preparatory meeting for children prior to the SAIEVAC regional consultation to prepare for their substantive participation at the technical consultation

2. Give equal status, recognition and visibility to children representatives to SAIEVAC (e.g speaking roles, representation at the dais etc.)

3. Ensure a focal person at the Secretariat to ensure appropriate focus, communication and coordination to support and strengthen children’s participation:

4. Develop work-plan on children’s participation as per SAIEVAC 5 year plan, Governing Board Decisions, Technical Consultations and Priorities identified by children themselves

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6. Adequate resource allocations to ensure effective communication and coordination mechanisms among children on SAIEVAC issues in the region to share information, good practices and lessons learnt

7. Support to Child Governing Board members to fully understand and execute their duties and responsibilities

8. Sensitize Governing Board members to accommodate and support meaningful and ethical participation of children and ensure their voices are heard and opinions taken into serious consideration

9. Assign the SAIEVAC National Coordinator to be the support and guidance for the Child Governing Board Representative and make this official.

10. Provide opportunity for the Child Governing Board members to represent SAIEVAC in other related forums and platforms in the region and internationally

11. Mobilize resources to establish and sustain a permanent children’s and youth forum on violence against children, to ensure continuous involvement and effective follow-up actions by children and young people under the auspices and with full support of SAARC.

LESSONS LEARNT

Children’s participation is still event-led and connected to the SAIEVAC Regional Consultations. Greater effort needs to be made to institutionalize/mainstream children’s participation within SAIEAVC so that the recommendations from these events are implemented in-between.

Resource allocations should not only be planned for regional meetings but also for follow-up activities on children’s participation in between the regional meetings and Governing Board meeting.

Communication and coordination is lacking in between these meetings, the Facebook page is not very effective as the communication platform unless orientation and support is provided for all children to use this actively.

Greater coordination between the child protection focal person and also encourage active children participation

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Review and questions posed by children as follows after the discussion on the Terms of Reference:

Representation in SAIEVAC’s National Forums

Who is responsible for computer training? – communication How can we ensure the participation of children from all corners of the country?


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Identify the age group, number of children and number of meetings All documents need to be child friendly version Ensuring monitoring of all the processes Provide effective support for all the national children forums (by SAIEVAC) Better relationship and coordination of all the stakeholders (children’s forum, NACGs, CSOs,

SAIEVAC) What is the structure of committee? (Age group, number of children in the committee) Who will be responsible for children’s protection also(mechanism of communication system)

Proposal

Children from all corners of the country should be included/represented in national children consultation (district , region)

Age group – under 18 In the Committee, the members from each region should have 2 children

Questions from the floor

Issue of selection and reimbursement for the children who come for these consultations. Who will reimburse?

Age of the child participants to the Governing Board?

Regional Forum:

Children at this forum should have experience of working with children Duration of regional children’s forum to be of 2 years 16 children from 8 countries will be the members of the Regional Children Forum 4 children from Regional Children’s Forum will represent in the SAIEVAC Governing Board The National Children Forum members will select 2 representatives in the Regional Children’s

Forum

Some clarifications and responses to the issues raised were provided and also informed about different documents like guidelines, TORs, Standards and Principles that are being developed by SAIEVAC to meet these and other challenges.

Nabila’s (one of the observers to the SAIEVAC GB from Afghanistan) suggestion about the work plan

- To make special radio or Television programme in a week to inform SAIEVAC activities and also some children can be communicated with this programme and asked to share their ideas


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Child Governing Board Members and Child Participation Task Force……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..- Involve and carry out programme with BBC radio and others so that some special

programmes on issues related to children can be aired in all countries in a specific time

REVIEW OF THE TOR OF THE CP TASKFORCE

Proposed names of this group/taskforce: Initial discussion was on proposing the name like Expert Panel, Working Group, Action Group and so on that came up and many like to have the name as Child Participation Working Group

EVALUATION:

1. What were the three things you liked most in the meeting?

1.1 Food (50% of children)1.2 Share rooms with other children 1.3 Protection 1.4 Familiar with other1.5 Sharing ideas1.6 Fun and movie1.7 Group work and presentations (30% of children)1.8 Teaching skills1.9 Venue (10%of children)1.10 Facilitator (10% of children)1.11 Agenda of the meeting1.12 Friendly environment1.13 Objectives and Principles1.14 National level Child Participation

2. What were the three things that you found confusing in the meeting?

2.1 About future2.2. Implementation (30% of children)2.3. ToR of the SAIEVAC Regional and National Children’s Forums(10% children)2.4 Objectives2.5 Management2.6 Fun/break2.7 Language problem (20% of children)2.8. Short time (20% of children)2.9 Guiding approach2.10. Background of the meeting2.11. Recommended strategies and Action (20% of children)2.12 Group work

3. How was the duration of the meeting?

3.1 Ok (20% of children)


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3.2. Too short (80% of children)3.3. Too long

1. How were the other logistic arrangements of the meeting such as: food, accommodation, etc?

4.1. Ok (80% of children)4.2. Needed Improvement (20% of children)

5. How do you now feel about your contribution to the meeting?

5.1 Very good (30% of children)5.2. Good (60% children)5.3. Not sure (10% of children)5.4 Cannot contribute

6. What was your overall experience regarding the Meeting?

6.1 I now know about the ToR of SAIEVAC Children’s Forums (20% of children)6.2. I get to change to improve my learning skills.6.3. Good (40% of children)6.4. Nice but time is short (10% of children)6.5 I liked most of the facilitators because they are very friendly and helpful (20% of children)6.6 Very good (10% of children)

7. Please tick where appropriate.

7.1 Methodology of the meeting

Poor Average (20% of children) Good (80% of children)Very Good

7.2 Knowledge and skill of the facilitators

Poor Average Good (50% of children)Very Good (50% of children)

7.3 Environment of the venue

Poor Average (20% of children) Good (40% of children) Very Good (40% of children)

7.4. Participation of the young people in the meeting

Poor Average (10% of children) Good (50% of children)


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Very Good (40% of children)

8. Please tick where appropriate.

8.1. How much I liked the meeting.

Very happy (40% of children) Happy (60% of children) Not so Happy Sad

8.2. How much I got to learn

A lot (40% of children) Half (60% of children) A little Little

9. How will you use the lessons learnt during this meeting?

Share this with our friends. SAIEVAC plan is very good and hope much from I learn many things such as our duty and responsibilities. I hope that "I will use this in my life and

working". About SAIEVAC working for child. I will share my lessons with my friends at my shelter home. I will make my report and air it on

television. I will discuss it with my friends at my home and school. I will go to my society and will participate another meeting and share all of my experience and

views. When I get back to my country, I will share learnings and activities with other children.


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ANNEXES:

1. List of participants:

SN Name Country Email Contact number

1 Salma Khatun Mala Bangladesh [email protected] +8801737712398

2 Mst Minha Akther Bangladesh +8801716762882

3 Mahmuda Akter Bangladesh [email protected] +8801673636380

4 Md Jamal Mian Bangladesh +8801677891123


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5 Hasina Akter Bangladesh [email protected]

6 Shafia Sami Bangladesh [email protected]@aparajeyo.com

01712967350

7 Amena Aktar Bangladesh +8801912096178

8 Md. Mamun Bokaul Bangladesh +8801839210545+8801913175581(Chaperone)

9 Gokul Pandey Nepal [email protected] +9779818608998

10 W.D. Rashmi Vidyani Wijesinghe

Sri Lanka [email protected] +94714396436+94454910466

11 B.A.H. Thanuja Sri Lanka [email protected] +94714396539+94362259466

12 Nabila Noori Afghanistan 00937895055150093781110704

13 Kobra Hossing Afghanistan [email protected] +94714396539+94362259466

14 Ms. Tahmina Begum

Joint Secretary MoWCA, Bangladesh

[email protected]

15 Dr. Md Aminul Islam

SAIEVAC National Coordinator, Bangladesh

[email protected]

16 A.K.M Masud Ali NACG Bangladesh

[email protected]

17 Dr. Rinchen Chophel

DG, SAIEVAC Regional Secretariat

[email protected] +977- 9803526313

18 Pema Gyalmo Bhutan [email protected] +977- 9803059524+975 – 17663106 ( Bhutan)

19 Kamal Khanal Nepal [email protected] +977- 9851010714

20 Bimol Bhetwal Nepal [email protected] +977- 9841405918


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21 Laxman Belbase Nepal laxman.belbase@savethechild

ren.org

+977- 9851103020

22 Shusma Pokhrel Nepal [email protected]

g.np

+977- 9841275474

23 Shodashi Rayamajhi

Nepal [email protected]@gmail.com

+977- 9851070607

2. Draft Meeting Agenda:

30 November: Arrival of Child GB Members/facilitators and CP Task Force Members

Time Activity/Session Session Objectives Methodologies Facilitators

30 November 2012

Arrival of young facilitators/chaperons/ CP task force members

Airport pick-up arrangement with the hotel

Room Allocation

Rest/Refresh

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09:00 – 16:00

FUN/REST FOR TWO HOURS

Working with the young facilitators

Planning Meeting for the preparation of the facilitation of the 2 days meeting: Young facilitators and CP task force members

Setting the tone for the preparatory works

Preparation by young facilitators with support of the Task Force

Discussion and use of stationeries and audio/visual materials

All

01 December 2012 Arrival of remaining Children/Chaperons

18:30 – 20:00

Introduction/Briefing session with the children and chaperons

Objectives of the meeting Welcome remarks from the

SAIEVAC DG Welcome remarks from

SAIEVAC coordinator, Bangladesh

Briefing on the roles and responsibilities of the children

Protection briefing for children/chaperons including security briefing including from the hotel

Meeting with the chaperons/translators

To get to know each other, develop friendly atmosphere and to understand children’s expectations

Sharing and understanding on the objectives

Children understand about what is happening during the meeting

Children and chaperons are aware on child protection protocols, reporting and on other important measures related to their safety

Having a separate meeting with chaperons to ensure that they are fully aware about their roles throughout the period and are pro-active including for the translation task

Introducing each other/team building exercise

Child Protection/security briefing by the Child Protection Focal Points and Hotel with practical demonstration and briefing on translation

Rashmi, Gokul

Dr.Rinchen, Dr.Aminul

Shodashi, Shushma

Bimol, Laxman

20:00 – 21:00

Welcome Dinner and Rest All

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Consultation most of the sessions)

Time Session Session Objectives Methodologies Facilitators

02 December 2012

08:00 – 09:00

Breakfast

Meeting of the facilitators and task force on the plan for the day

To ensure the day’s objectives are met and smooth undertaking of the plans

Sharing/Interactive discussion and reviewing the day’s agenda

09:00 – 09:30

Sharing expectations

Overview of the Meeting Agenda and outcomes

Children sharing hopes, expectations and concerns and get to know about these

Children understand the agendas and the outcomes of this meeting

Sharing the agendas in few and simple bullet points using flip chart or LCD projector referring to the concept note and agenda items

Children write expectations in small meta card and read out to the larger group

Rasmi, Gokul,

09:30 – 11:00

Review of the recommendations from the regional children’s consultations

Revisiting the past recommendations

Presentation and Group discussion

Rasmi, Nabila, Bimol

11:00 – 11:30

TEA/FUN BREAK

11:30 – 13:00

Review of the recommendations from the regional children’s consultations

Revisiting the past recommendations


13:00– 14:00 LUNCH

14:00 – 15:30

Review of the ToR for the SAIEVAC Children’s National Forum on Ending Violence Against Children

Finalise the ToR for the SAIEVAC National Children’s Forum


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15:30 – 16:00

TEA/FUN Break

16:00 – 17:00

Review of the ToR for the SAIEVAC Regional Children’s Forum on Ending Violence Against Children

Finalise the ToR for the Regional Children’s Forum


As above

17:00 EVALUATION of the day Summarization of the discussion by the facilitator

03 December 2012

08:00 – 09:00

Breakfast /Meeting of the facilitators and core group on the plan for the day

To ensure the day’s objectives are met and smooth undertaking of the plans

Sharing/Interactive discussion and reviewing the day’s agenda

09:00 – 10:00

Review of the ToR for SAIEVAC CPTF on Child Participation

Get inputs from the young people on the draft ToR for the SAIEVAC CPTF on Child Participation

Presentation of the draft ToR and interactive discussions on the expectations from the children

Sushama/Shodashi/Bimol

10:00 – 11:00

Review of the Child ParticipationStandard and Principles

Finalise the draft minimum standards and principles

Presentation and interactive discussion

Rasmi, Momul., Gokul, Laxman

11:00 – 11:30

TEA/FUN BREAK

11:30 – 12:30

Review of the Child Participation Standard and Principles

Finalise the draft minimum standard and principles

Presentation and interactive discussion

As above

12:30 – 13:00

Wrapping the overall discussions and way forward to present the final

Agree on the next steps for the SAIEVAC secretariat

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ANY OTHER AGENDA/ISSUE (this can also be covered after the fun programme including those from the car-park)

13:00 – 14:00

LUNCH BREAK

14:00 – 16:00

FUN/RECREATION TOUR ALL

04 December 2012 All the participants travel back


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