The report recommends a framework for assessment of the implications of gender for child rights. The framework is meant to inform the development and implementation of policies and laws.

1. The African Child Policy Forum (ACPF)
Gender Framework
Child Participation and Gender Learning Event
3-5 November 2015
Entebbe, Uganda

2. Presentation Outline
 Introduction
 Structure of framework
 Key issues identified
 Elaboration of key issues
 Summary of Indicators
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3. 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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4. 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

5. 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

6. 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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7. 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

8. General principles
Protection
Prevention
Empowerment
Transformation
Responsibility
Accountability
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9. 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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10. 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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11. 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 and11

12. 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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