3.12.2010   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 326/1

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Article 3(3) of the Treaty on European Union,

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The Council Resolution of 27 November 2009 on a renewed framework for European cooperation in the youth field (2010-2018) which states that where appropriate, a children's policy dimension — having regard to their rights and protection taking into account that the life and future prospects of young people are significantly determined by opportunities, support and protection received during childhood — should be considered,

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The Communication from the European Commission of 4 July 2006‘Towards an EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child’ (1).

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Of the information provided by the Presidency on the European and International Policy Agendas on Children, Youth and Children’s Rights (2).

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Of the measures taken in the youth field in order to promote the right of children and young people to participate in the decision making affecting their lives.

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The crucial importance of work undertaken in the area of children, youth and children’s rights.

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The European Commission’s intention to adopt a new Communication in this area setting off a strategy for the EU on the rights of the child.

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Member States to cooperate and take an active role in this field and in future international meetings at both expert and ministerial level dealing with children’s rights.