AZERBAIJANI MODEL OF CHILDREN’S PARTICIPATION: THE STORY BEHIND CHILDREN’S PARTICIPATIONS

Aydin Aghayev

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This paper endeavors to delve into the governmental strategy concerning the implementation and advocacy of children’s rights in Azerbaijan. Within this context, the paper specifically investigates the pivotal role played by child ambassadors in furthering the understanding of children’s rights within the Azerbaijan Republic. The establishment of the 'Child Ambassadors Council' stands as a new and significant facet of the government's policy aimed at safeguarding, implementing, and advancing children’s rights. This article delves into an exploration of the cultural values that underpin the understanding of the '3Ps'—Protection, Provision, and Participation—in the unique context of Azerbaijan. The article explores the gaps in the child policy of the Azerbaijan Republic and tries to explore the failure of the applied children’s participation model in Azerbaijan.

 

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children’s rights, Azerbaijan, implementation, CRC, National Law

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