Permanent Secretary Azilla Clarke to Represent St. Kitts and Nevis at UN Committee on the Rights of the Child

Efforts to Protect Children’s Rights to be Shared with International Stakeholders

Azilla Clarke, Permanent Secretary of Social Development and Gender Affairs, will head the delegation that will virtually present the country report to the Committee of Experts on the Rights of the Child.

The Committee on the Rights of the Child comprises 18 independent experts who monitor how States and Parties implement the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

St. Kitts and Nevis’ Third Report to the Committee

This will be St. Kitts and Nevis’ third report to the Committee, following the first report in 2019 and a reformatted version in 2021, incorporating suggestions from officials on the report’s format.

Country Report Highlights Measures to Protect Children’s Rights

The country report will outline how the government, working with partners, are protecting the rights of children. It will also highlight measures taken to further educate individuals and civil society on the rights of children, outlined in the landmark Convention.

Delegation Members

Other members of the delegation include representatives from the Federal Ministries of Health, Legal and Justice Affairs, Education, Foreign Affairs, and the Department of Probation and Child Protection Services. Delegates from Nevis will represent the Ministry of Health and Social Services and other support agencies.

Interactive Dialogue Schedule

The interactive dialogue begins at 10 a.m. on Thursday and Friday and will last for two hours. Interested persons can follow the presentation’s livestream at https://webtv.un.org/live/.

Conclusion

The efforts to protect children’s rights in St. Kitts and Nevis will be shared with international stakeholders, highlighting the country’s commitment to implementing the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

FAQs

What is the purpose of the country report?
The country report outlines the measures taken by the government to protect the rights of children and implement the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Who will present the country report?
Azilla Clarke, Permanent Secretary of Social Development and Gender Affairs, will head the delegation that will virtually present the country report to the Committee of Experts.
How can I follow the presentation’s livestream?
You can follow the presentation’s livestream at https://webtv.un.org/live/.