Children in politics

The aim of this publication is to share innovations from Save the Children Members and country programmes along with examples from UNICEF Nepal and Plan Kenya on how to successfully engage children in governance. As the cases in Children in politics: A collection of 11 inspiring, motivating and suggestive case studies on children's engagement in governance demonstrate, the three different aspects of the foundation of the analytical framework come together nicely in the various efforts to include children in governance. This publication, in addition to addressing the governments' obligation to involve civil society, which of course also includes children, children's civil and political rights and good governance for children, also strengthens the capacity of key actors to engage in quality relationships. Some of the cases in this publication already show great impact and have been scaled up, while others are still in their initial stages. Common for all cases is that important partnerships between local governments, civil society and children have been formed and the quality of the relationships has gradually improved as trust has been built and adults have recognised what children can contribute. At the same time, children have experienced their views being taken seriously and that democratic negotiation processes genuinely provide them with influence. Produced by Lotte Ladegaard/Development Close-up - www.lotteladegaard.dk