This is the third edition of the publication “Advancing Children’s Rights – A Guide for Civil Society Organisations’ on how to engage with the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child”, published by Save the Children Sweden and Plan International. This Guide aims to be a resource for civil society organisations (CSO) who are interested in finding out more about the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC) and the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (the Committee). It reflects important developments relating to the Committee’s work, civil society organisations’ engagement with the Committee and the functioning of the CSO Forum on the ACRWC. The Guide has been developed in collaboration with African civil society organisations, academics and members of the Committee.

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In 2001, the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child started new partnerships with local organisations so that the rights and welfare of children in Africa could be better protected. Many of these organisations are very active in Africa and have learned a great deal about children’s rights, which means that they are able to make considerable efforts towards improving the lives of children.

Produced by Save the Children, this is the third edition of the guide “Advancing Children’s Rights – A Child-Friendly Guide for Civil Society Organisations”. It not only describes the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child’s (ACERWC) work, but is also designed as a resource for civil society organisations (CSOs) in promoting the rights and welfare of the child. The guide is comprised of six modules that introduce the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, the Charter’s Committee, and resources for children to learn more about what is being done to protect the rights and welfare of children in Africa. A history of child rights in Africa as well as the role of civil society in safeguarding children’s rights and wellbeing is also provided.

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Globally, technology is evolving at a fast pace. It is increasingly becoming an indispensable asset for existence and so, for the effective functioning of institutions. Despite this, civil society organisations (CSOs) in West Africa lag in terms of fully maximising the full potential and breadth of opportunities provided by technology. This lag can partly be attributed to the risks technology exposes its users to.

CiviConnect, the West Africa Online Platform for Civic Space as an open collaborative space is a solution designed to foster civic space in the region and support change makers in their efforts to build an inclusive and open society.

This report summarizes the key findings of the focus group discussions conducted with the potential users of CiviConnect, the West Africa Platform for Civic Space. The discussions revealed a general understanding of the significant changes brought by digital technology in Civic Space and Civil Society Organisations’ operations in West Africa and the potential for the platform to help leverage these capabilities. Indeed, digital technologies have considerably increased access to information as well as opportunities to debate, mobilization, and engagement (…).