Policy Recommendation Report: Alignment with the UNCRPD in Sri Lankan Child Protection

Noriko Hatanaka, Children's Emergency Relief International (CERI)

This report summarizes the findings of an informative assessment and expert interviews with thematic analysis, focusing especially on the rights of CWD within Sri Lanka's child protection system. The document offers a series of practical recommendations designed to harmonize the child protection system with the principles of the CRPD. These recommendations are firmly grounded in robust evidence, strictly adhere to CRPD guidelines, and draw inspiration from international best practices. 

The recommended strategies are crafted to be both actionable and economically viable, considering complex the conditions in Sri Lanka. They include measures to strengthen the existing framework, facilitate improved coordination and collaboration among stakeholders, and initiate a national marketing and branding campaign dedicated to the rights of CWD within the Sri Lankan child protection system. These measures have been meticulously crafted to enhance the protection and integration of CWD within the system. 

Policy Recommendation Summary 2023
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Key Insights (Infographic)
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