The recommendation covers the rights of children and young people to be heard in all settings, including in schools, in communities and in the family as well as at national and European levels. It also contains guidelines that member states are encouraged to follow when implementing the recommendation such as on protecting children and young people’s right to participate, promoting and informing children and young people about participation, and creating spaces for participation. A Child Participation Assessment Tool provides specific and measurable indicators with which states can measure progress in the implementation of the recommendation, it is also available online.
Youth specific: Yes