Dutch strategies for combating child poverty: A child rights-based approach

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Abstract

The understanding of how to address child poverty has changed over the years from a more material approach aimed at the family to a more child rights-based approach. In this chapter, such a child rights-based approach is broadly conceived: it considers children’s rights based on the four core principles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child – the right to life, survival, and development; the right to participate; non-discrimination; and adherence to the best interests of the child – as well as empowerment and accountability.

This child rights-based approach provides criteria to assess poverty-reduction policies. In this chapter, these criteria are applied to the Netherlands. The latest Dutch policy shows some awareness of the importance of a more holistic and integrated approach of the child’s development and the best interests of the child. This includes concrete steps to enhance child’s participation in the policy process and first steps towards accountability by introducing poverty reduction aims.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGlobal Reflections on Children's Rights and the Law
Subtitle of host publication30 Years After the Convention on the Rights of the Child
EditorsEllen Marrus, Pamela Laufer-Ukeles
Place of PublicationLondon
PublisherRoutledge
Chapter19
Pages251-264
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)9781003131144
ISBN (Print)9780367673864
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 23 Jul 2021

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