ulster.ac.uk Poverty and young people- foregrounding children and young people’s perspectives Goretti Horgan

This talk based on research funded by Big Lottery Fund Joseph Rowntree Foundation Save the Children

Why the perspectives of children and young people? Article 12 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child says children have a right to express their views on all matters concerning them; to have their views given due weight in accordance with their age and maturity; and to participate effectively in decision making processes concerning them.

Other UNCRC articles relating to poverty Article 4 appropriate measures to max extent of available resources Article 16 right to private and family life Article 19 right to protection from child maltreatment Article 23 right of disabled children to enjoy a full life and to special care and assistance Article 24 right to enjoy good health Article 26 right to benefit from social security Article 27 right to an adequate standard of living Article 28 right to education

Also…. International studies show that children’s perspectives on poverty can reveal the particular kind of social exclusion faced by children and exclusionary practices that may not be visible to adults.