RIGHT BASED APPROACH

RIGHT BASED PROGRAMMING Child Rights Based Approach – CRBA Rights Based Approach – RBA Rights Based Programming – RBP

DEFINITION OF RBA Integration of the principles of child rights in the assessing, planning, management, implementation, and monitoring of programmes with the overall goal of strengthening the rights of the child as defined in international law Holds people and institutions who are in power accountable to fulfil their responsibilities toward those with less power. It also supports right holders to demand their rights and to be involved in political, economic and social decisions in society.

Changes condition of people GOALS NBA Service oriented No defined goals Changes condition of people RBA Human development oriented Holistic Visionary Measurable Changes position of people

NBA VS. RBA About receiving - Is about claim and entitlement No one has definite obligations - Minimal participation - Some have to be left out - Each activity has its own goals - Lack of political will is an explanation - Is about claim and entitlement                             - There is clear obligation - Active participation - All have same rights - There are overall goals - Lack of political will is a failure of duty

METHODS Put pressure on decision makers to change policies, laws, programmes and budget allocations Mobilise people to demand changes in policies and resource allocations Use the media to raise awareness and to report abuses of power and rights violations Establish and monitor standards, rules and procedures. Create systems of incentives and sanctions to enforce these standards Audit the quality of government services Monitor and report human rights violations Watchdog organisations and functions Human rights education Use courts to achieve justice and equality

THREE PILLARS IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF RBP Pillar - PRACTICAL ACTION Direct actions on violations of children’s rights & gaps in provision Pillar - STRENGTHENING STRUCTURES & MECHANISM Pressuring or/and Strengthening “capacity” of duty- bearers to meet their obligations Pillar - BUILDING A CONSTITUENCY FOR CHILDREN’S RIGHTS Strengthening capacity of children and civil society to claim rights and hold others to account

PILLAR 1 - PRACTICAL ACTION If there is immediate violation like abuse Important during emergencies/disasters Rescue, medical attention, psychosocial support (counseling), relief assistance, day care centers/classes, temporary shelter, low cost housing, educational assistance, welfare, etc. Direct services This kind of work is essential because it is responding to the immediate needs of children

PILLAR 2 - STRENGTHENING STRUCTURES & MECHANISM In this pillar, we deal with the structures that have power, authority and resources. Sustainability measures - The purpose of this pillar is ensuring that there are long-term benefits for children. It is at the center because it is very important that we work toward this, toward influencing policy, toward budget allocation… What could be very difficult in this pillar? This requires engagement – knowledge, skills, values, resources, and …

PILLAR 3 - BUILDING A CONSTITUENCY FOR CHILDREN’S RIGHTS Organizing, research, gathering of data, consultations, pilot projects To enable our work in the central pillar, we need a strong force among the people in the community who share our perspectives. This force should constantly be strengthened / consolidated because they are our base for support. Constituency – has special characteristics; there is something common with these groups of people; critical mass – certain group/number of people that is enough to create influence or do influencing

RIGHT BASED APPROACH Duty bearers Demand their rights Strengthen accountability of duty bearers Action for Child Rights Support people to demand their rights Duty bearers Right holders Fulfil their obligations

IMPLICATIONS OF RBA Putting children at the centre, recognizing them as rights-holders and social actors Recognizing governments as primary duty- bearers Recognizing parents and families as primary care-givers Giving priority to children and to creating a child-friendly environment Setting goals in terms of the fulfillment of rights Focusing not only on the immediate, but also on the roots causes of the problems Taking a holistic perspective that requires a multi-sectoral response Building partnerships and alliances for promoting of child rights

RIGHTS COME WITH RESPONSIBILITIES The relationship between right holder and duty bearer is central for child rights States (and other ‘duty bearers’) are responsible to ensure that the rights of all people are equally respected, protected and fulfilled State has an obligation to create the conditions that enable other duty bearers, such as parents, private sector, local organisations, donors, and international institutions, to fulfil their responsibilities Right holders are responsible to respect and not to violate the rights of others