St. Kitts and Nevis to Share Efforts to Protect Children at International Forum

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 14, 2025 (SKNIS): Efforts to protect children in St. Kitts and Nevis, in alignment with the obligations set forth in the Convention on the Rights of the Child, will be shared with international stakeholders in Geneva on Thursday, January 16 and Friday, January 17, 2025.

Government Delegation to Present Country Report

Azilla Clarke, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs, will head the delegation that will virtually present the country report to the Committee of Experts. The Committee on the Rights of the Child comprises 18 independent experts who monitor how States and Parties implement the Convention.

Third Country Report Submission

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

Report Highlights Government and Partners’ Efforts

At Friday’s meeting, the country report will outline to the Committee 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 Represents Multiple Ministries and Agencies

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.

Livestream Access Available

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

St. Kitts and Nevis is committed to protecting the rights of its children and sharing its efforts with the international community. The government’s delegation looks forward to engaging with the Committee of Experts and continuing to make progress in this important area.

FAQ

Q: When will the presentation take place?
A: The presentation will take place on Thursday and Friday, January 16 and 17, 2025.

Q: How can I access the livestream?
A: You can follow the presentation’s livestream at https://webtv.un.org/live/

Q: Who will be presenting the country report?
A: Aziza Clarke, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs, will head the delegation and present the country report to the Committee of Experts.