The overall goal of this project is to effectively secure the realization of a Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty (GSCDL) and concretely contribute thereto by means of guaranteeing the active role and important contribution of civil society. In specific:
1. Lobbying and advocacy activities directed towards Member States and UN bodies and mechanisms in order to secure their full collaboration in the realization the Study;
2. Streamline information and data provided through civil society organizations, including children, for the Study;
3. Raising awareness and sensitizing on the issue of Children Deprived of Liberty in connection with the Study;
4. Coordinate the NGO Panel for the GSCDL, securing NGOs voice and input throughout the Study Implementation.
The planned results of the project are:
1. Member States and UN Human Rights mechanisms are actively involved and contributing to the realization of the Study;
2. Civil society organizations from al! over the world, including children's views, are considered as fundamental contributors to the Global Study;
3. The situation of children deprived of liberty is widely known;
4. An NGO Panel is functioning and actively involved to secure NGOs voice and input for the Study and its follow-up Implementation.
