Table 1 The work of UNICEF in the UK to translate children's rights into practical action14
From: Rights from the start: the place of children's rights in clinical dentistry
Project | Setting | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
Baby Friendly Initiative | Maternity, neonatal, health visiting and children's centre services; universities training midwives and health visitors | Enable public services to better support families with feeding and developing close, loving relationships Give newborn babies and their families the best possible care |
Rights Respecting Schools Award | Schools (reaching 1.6 million children in almost 5,000 UK schools) | Create environments where children are respected, nurtured and able to thrive Offer children the best chance to lead happy, healthy lives and be responsible, active citizens |
Child Friendly Cities and Communities Programme | In cities across the UK with political leaders, frontline staff and community organisations | Put children's rights at the heart of local services, policies and planning Ensure children have a say in decisions that affect them Support meaningful engagement, especially with those who might not otherwise be heard |
