UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: A Rationale for Implementing Participatory Rights in Schools

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  • Leanne Johnny

Abstract

As a signatory to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, Canada has pledged to uphold the participatory rights of children and youth. The purpose of this paper is to provide a rationale for implementing these rights in schools. It argues that while there appears to be a strong philosophical, legal and political argument for encouraging youth participation, school policy and practice often excludes children from the decision-making process. It concludes with suggestions for the implementation of participatory rights in schools. 

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2017-07-25

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