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About the Verein Kinderfreundliche Kommunen e.V.

The Verein Kinderfreundliche Kommunen (Kinderfreundliche Kommunen e.V.) was founded in February 2012 and is dedicated to the promotion of children's rights in German cities and municipalities. Based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Association supports municipalities in creating child-friendly framework conditions and ensuring the sustainable rights of children and young people.

Key products and services

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The main product of the association is a comprehensive programme that supports municipalities in establishing child-friendly structures.This programme comprises several steps, including the adoption of a decision by the municipal council, an inventory of the current situation, the development of an action plan and the award of the "Child-friendly Municipality" seal.The association also offers a series of free workshops for administrative staff to effectively implement children's rights.

Mission and values

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The mission of the association is to strengthen children's rights at the municipal level and ensure that the welfare of children takes precedence in all decisions.The association advocates the participation of children and young people and promotes their active participation in the community.The values of the association are based on the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, which focus on the protection, promotion and participation of children.

Sustainability goals and initiatives

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The aim of the Verein Kinderfreundliche Kommunen is to create sustainable structures that ensure the rights and needs of children in the long term. e Association works closely with local networks and children's organisations to ensure the implementation of children's rights.

Successes and examples

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An outstanding example of the successful implementation of the programme is the city of Hanau, which participates in the programme as a pilot municipality. Hanau has, among other things, set up a children's and youth office and promotes the participation of children and young people in urban planning processes. Such initiatives show how municipalities can become pioneers in the implementation of children's rights through the programme of the association.

The Verein Kinderfreundliche Kommunen is a major player in the promotion of children's rights in Germany and provides municipalities with the necessary support to create child-friendly environments in which children and young people can know and exercise their rights.

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