Let\u2019s start by asking a fundamental question: Why is child participation important in your work? For your work to be long-lasting, you must get other people to understand the importance of child participation. Sub-step 1.1 helps you articulate why this is important. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
All too often participation is considered as a one-time event when it should be a regular activity. One of the many reasons for having participation as an ongoing activity is that it will likely make your work easier. It is easier to manage routines than setting up new ones! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guiding Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Guiding Questions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Why Include Children?<\/a><\/strong> 2. Child and Youth Participation During Crisis: Recommendations for Decision-Makers in the Nordic Region<\/a><\/strong> 3. Benefits of Child Participation: An Overview for Organisations<\/a><\/strong> 4. Guidelines for Setting Up a Child Advisory Board<\/a><\/strong> 5. Working with and for Youth: Practical Ideas to Foster Youth Engagement<\/a><\/strong> 6. Children’s Participation in Decision-Making: Why, When, and How<\/a><\/strong> 7. The Nine Basic Requirements for Meaningful and Ethical Children\u2019s Participation<\/a><\/strong>\n
Sub-step 1.2: Think about ways to make participation sustainable in your organisation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span><\/strong><\/a>A document that provides examples of how these questions can be addressed<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
We have developed a document that provides some more contextual information about the guiding questions. If you struggle to address a specific question, you might find this resource helpful.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nTools and resources that will help you address the questions<\/strong>:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
CDP Online College<\/em>
This resource collects several arguments outlining the importance of child participation in disaster risk reduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nordic Welfare Centre, p.16-20<\/em>
This report shares additional arguments from young people about the importance of child participation in crises. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emerging Minds<\/em>
This resource highlights the benefits of child participation from various perspectives, inlcuding organisational, soceital, and children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commissioned by CBSS, Created by Eurochild<\/em>
A step-by-step guide on how to establish a child advisory board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
OSCE<\/em>
Report aimed at the inclusion of youth in work on peace and security..<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Save the Children<\/em>
A comprehensive guide on the importance of child participation in decision-making, including the best practices and timing for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Save the Children<\/em>
Nine basic requirements for ensuring meaningful and ethical participation of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n