Towards statistical visibility in

children’s rights

By Gerardo Sauri

Advances and challenges of Kids Advances and challenges of Kids Count MexicoCount Mexico

Since 2003. 4 stages

1. Model construction and diagnosis

• Research and training in diverse models and experiences

• Construction of our own model• Track of information sources

Revised data-based advocacy model

Exemple of compability with MNIP

Proposed Mexican Domains Impact topics Multinational Dominion or Sub domain

Convention’s Rights Dominion

Demographic- Population by age and sex- Indigenous children population by ethnic group, age, religion, and sex- Adolescent mothers

Not contemplated as an impact topic

Not contemplated General principles

Survival and basic health -Basic indicators such as child mortality, low weight at birth, immunizations, etc.-Nutrition

Health Not contemplated because the project goes further than mere survival.

Right to life; Survival and development; health and wellbeing.

Security, environment free of violence, and justice.-Children with legal conflicts -Abuse - Maltreatment -Homicides- Lesions and traumas-Suicide

Human Security (Justice and environment free of violence)

Child security/ Human security Includes: Lesions and traumas- Homicide and suicide-Abuse and maltreatment is considered in HOME- Children with troubles with justice not contemplated

Civil rights and liberties. Respect to child’s opinion; General principles

Populations under risk- Working children-Exploited working children-Street children-Migrant children -Orphans

Populations under risk. Not contemplated Special measures of protection; civil rights and liberties; respect towards the child’s opinion; general principles.

Data-warehouse construction

Report production

Example: first comparation KDCM 05 vs. 06 data

Exploiting data

DisseminatioDisseminationn on 3 levels

Main challengesMain challenges

• Access to information• Dissemination of report on both,

broader and focused audiences• Keep producing KCM annually • Raise interest on using data in such a

way that could get national resources