Media and Roma

1. Media and Roma A UNICEF Perspective Sheldon Yett

2. Current trends Persistence of Stereotypes on communities and children Linked with political polarisation Slow progress on social inclusion

3. Some Guiding Principles

4. Human Rights/Children’s Rights Human Rights Universal Declaration of Human Rights Inherent, universal rights of all human beings Inalienable, indivisible, independent Rights Based Approach which differentiates btwn Rights Holders (claim their rights) Duty Bearers (responsible to ensure respect of these right - govts), need to be held accountable Systems approach –advocacy for the fulfillment of the rights of all children – not special projects for disadvantaged groups Systemic approach The Rights Based Approach (RBA) is an approach to development that is supported by the UN as an integral means of conducting sustainable development. It is based on international human rights standards and is directed towards promoting, enforcing and protecting human rights. The aim of the RBA is to integrate established human rights standards into the discussions, policies, conventions, and processes that address development. From a human rights-based perspective -requires the identification of rightsholders (people entitled to claim civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights) and dutybearers (institutions that are responsible to ensure the respect of these rights).  Systemic approach The Rights Based Approach (RBA) is an approach to development that is supported by the UN as an integral means of conducting sustainable development. It is based on international human rights standards and is directed towards promoting, enforcing and protecting human rights. The aim of the RBA is to integrate established human rights standards into the discussions, policies, conventions, and processes that address development. From a human rights-based perspective -requires the identification of rightsholders (people entitled to claim civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights) and dutybearers (institutions that are responsible to ensure the respect of these rights).

5. CRC – four general principles Article 2 – all rights guaranteed to all children without discrimination Article 3 – the best interests of the child must be the primary consideration Article 6 – all children have a right to life, survival and development Article 12 – the child’s view must be considered and taken into account in all matters affecting him/her

6. Role of the media and CRC Place children’s rights at the heart of media practice Key Functions To monitor abuses – and progress To raise awareness on rights issues and on rights-based policies & practices To report responsibly on issues concerning children and the importance of building an inclusive society