Press Release: Rights of the child: Commission gathers input how to best protect the most vulnerable from violence

On 10 April 2014, the European Commission kicked off an online public consultation to help Member States develop integrated and effective child protection systems and also to answer questions such as: Which are the most effective measures to combat violence against children? What are the biggest challenges faced by national child protection systems? How can the EU support national child protection systems?

The input will result in European Union guidance providing information on EU legislation and policies relevant to these systems. It will clarify where the EU can support national child protection systems, and showcase good practices in looking after children in cross-border as well as in national contexts. Any individual or organisation with an interest in child protection can participate in the consultation online until 3 July 2014.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: 'Realising the rights of every child – moving forward with the EU' http://www.europeansources.info/record/speech-realising-the-rights-of-every-child-moving-forward-with-the-eu/

ESO: Background information: European Commission sets out EU agenda for the rights of the child http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-european-commission-sets-out-eu-agenda-for-the-rights-of-the-child/

European Commission: DG Justice: Newsroom: Fundamental rights: Public consultations: Public consultation - EU guidance on integrated Child Protection Systems http://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/fundamental-rights/opinion/140402_en.htm

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