Law and regulation for youth Project meeting in Germany

Children’s rights in the European Social Charter 1. Right to education 2. Protection of children’s health 3. Special protection of children against violence, physical and mental abuse 4. Child labour laws

Right to education Free primary and secondary education Available and effective education Right to vocational education Internship programs Higher education

Protection of children’s health Health education Focus on smoking, alcohol, healthy diet and sex education

Special protection of children against violence, physical and mental abuse, and exploitation Outrage and physical and mental abuse Sexual exploitation Protection against harmful content on the internet Special protection of children in state custody

Child labour laws Children under 15 cannot work Children between 15 and 18 can work, but only with special labour standards  Restricted working hours  Appropriate payment  Four weeks paid holiday a year  No night shifts