The African Child Policy Forum (ACPF)

Gender Framework

Child Participation and Gender Learning Event

3-5 November 2015

Entebbe, Uganda

Presentation Outline

Introduction

Structure of framework

Key issues identified

Elaboration of key issues

Summary of Indicators

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Introduction

The report recommends a framework for

assessment of the implications of gender

for child rights.

Framework critical to provide guidance

and systemic analysis through which

national legal and policy systems can be

assessed

Framework to inform the development

and implementation of policies and laws.

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The strategic framework is comprised of

three parts:

Entry points for gender assessment of the

legal framework of children;

Guiding principles

Indicators for a gender sensitive legal

framework.

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Structure of Framework

The Framework identifies

10 Guiding Principles for gender and child

rights

7 entry points for gender assessment of

the legal and policy framework for

children

Minimum core standards for a gender

sensitive legal framework for children

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Key issues identified

Three-lens legal approach

The Framework proposes a three-lens legal

approach to gender and child rights:

Gender sensitivity(nuances that arise on

account of their sex considered)

Gender responsiveness(allowing gender

norms to affect and guide activities,

recognizing diff needs of children)

Gender accountability(adoption, adherence,

monitoring of laws)

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Non-discrimination

Best interests of the child

Respect for the views of the child

Survival and development of children

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Guiding Principles

General principles

Protection

Prevention

Empowerment

Transformation

Responsibility

Accountability

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Entry Points for gender assessment

Can be used as linkages for advocacy

Definition of a child

Child protection

Child justice

Alternative care of children

Economic and social rights for children

Culture and responsibilities of the child

Children’s rights in emergency and post-

emergency settings

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Core elements of a gender sensitive

framework

The Framework identifies minimum

prerequisites (indicators) for legal and

policy frameworks for children

National policies, laws and budgets

should reflect a gender equality

perspective as they are the first point of

departure for setting the political and

funding agenda at the highest levels

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Gender Indicators

Framework provides a reference point on the

minimum standards and indicators that the

legal and policy frameworks for children must

require on;

Gender Based violence

Employment

Marriage and family relations

Education

Reproductive health

Child justice ,alternative care and

nationality

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Gender indicators

Reproductive health

Child justice ,alternative care and

Nationality

Lastly the framework shows how

expected results can be categorized with

a view to developing a direct and

responsive programming process for each

country.

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