In a global context of interconnected geopolitical crises, wars, health emergencies, poverty and the consequences of climate changes, children are constantly deprived of the exercise of their rights. Entities of the international community such as UNICEF work for their protection, contributing to their survival and development. The article introduces the role of UNICEF by adopting a historical perspective from its establishment to recent developments. Besides, the principle of the best interests of the child regulated by the Convention on the Rights of the Child will be examined. Specifically, it will be analyzed how the right to education is nuclear in the implementation of the best interests of the child. Subsequently, the programmatic nature of UNICEF in its commitment to the right to education in the world and in Italy will be explored. Finally, it will be highlighted how the right to education is a tool to ensure a goal of gender equality, reporting on UNICEF's action to ensure access to quality education for girls and young women around the world.
In un contesto globale di crisi geopolitiche interconnesse tra loro, guerre, emergenze sanitarie, povertà e le conseguenze dei cambiamenti climatici i minori sono costantemente privati dell’esercizio dei loro diritti. Enti della comunità internazionale come UNICEF si adoperano per la loro tutela, contribuendo alla loro sopravvivenza, sviluppo e protezione. L’articolo introduce il ruolo di UNICEF adottando una prospettiva storica dalla sua costituzione ai recenti sviluppi. In seguito, verrà preso in disamina il principio dei best interests of the child disciplinato dalla Convenzione sui Diritti dell’Infanzia e dell’Adolescenza. In modo specifico, si analizzerà come il diritto all’istruzione sia nucleare nell’attuazione del principio del superiore interesse del minore. Successivamente, si approfondirà la natura programmatica di UNICEF nel suo impegno per il diritto all’istruzione nel mondo e in Italia. Infine, si evidenzierà come il diritto all’istruzione sia uno strumento per perseguire un obiettivo di uguaglianza di genere, riportando l’azione di UNICEF per garantire l’accesso ad un’istruzione di qualità a bambine e ragazze nel mondo.
UNICEF sui banchi di scuola
Eleonora Todesco
Primo
2025
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In a global context of interconnected geopolitical crises, wars, health emergencies, poverty and the consequences of climate changes, children are constantly deprived of the exercise of their rights. Entities of the international community such as UNICEF work for their protection, contributing to their survival and development. The article introduces the role of UNICEF by adopting a historical perspective from its establishment to recent developments. Besides, the principle of the best interests of the child regulated by the Convention on the Rights of the Child will be examined. Specifically, it will be analyzed how the right to education is nuclear in the implementation of the best interests of the child. Subsequently, the programmatic nature of UNICEF in its commitment to the right to education in the world and in Italy will be explored. Finally, it will be highlighted how the right to education is a tool to ensure a goal of gender equality, reporting on UNICEF's action to ensure access to quality education for girls and young women around the world.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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