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
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