CRC/C/GC/20
Contents
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I.
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................
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II.
Objectives......................................................................................................................................
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III.
The case for a focus on adolescents ..............................................................................................
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IV.
General principles of the Convention ............................................................................................
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A.
Right to development ............................................................................................................
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B.
Non-discrimination ...............................................................................................................
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C.
Best interests .........................................................................................................................
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D.
Right to be heard and to participation ...................................................................................
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V.
Adolescents requiring particular attention .....................................................................................
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VI.
General measures of implementation ............................................................................................
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VII.
Definition of the child ...................................................................................................................
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VIII.
Civil rights and freedoms ..............................................................................................................
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IX.
Violence against children ..............................................................................................................
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X.
Family environment and alternative care ......................................................................................
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XI.
Basic health and welfare ...............................................................................................................
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XII.
Education, leisure and cultural activities .......................................................................................
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XIII.
Special protection measures ..........................................................................................................
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XIV.
International cooperation...............................................................................................................
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XV.
Dissemination ................................................................................................................................
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