The rights of the Child. Nothing more to say about child poverty

20.2 % of children under 16 years of age are poor in Europe. 25% in SPAIN (2012)

"Child poverty, probably the most visible effect on children of the economic crisis and fiscal austerity measures, has a potentially devastating, long-term impact, given that it tends to be one of the major root causes of poverty and social exclusion in adulthood".

Some reports to think about the children poverty in Spain, Europe.

1. Comissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe (2013) Report after the Spain Visit
2. Save the children (2014) Pobreza infantil y exclusión social en Europa
3. Creu Roja (2013) 4rt estudi Observatori Vulnerabilitat: Infància i entorn escolar
4. Inequality Watch (2012) Poverty in Europe

The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union Article 24: The rigths of the child

1. Children shall have the right to such protection and care as is necessary for their well-being. They may express their views freely. Such views shall be taken into consideration on matters which concern them in accordance with their age and maturity.
2. In all actions relating to children, whether taken by public authorities or private institutions, the child's best interests must be a primary consideration.
3. Every child shall have the right to maintain on a regular basis a personal relationship and direct contact with both his or her parents, unless that is contrary to his or her interests.

2014: 25 years of the Convention on the Rights of the Child United Nations

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