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South African Child Gauge 2012
2012 - The South African Child Gauge is published annually by the Children’s Institute, University of Cape, to monitor government and civil society’s progress towards realising children’s rights. This issue focuses on children and inequality.
The South African Child Support Grant Impact Assessment: Evidence from a survey of children, adolescents and their households
2012 - This report presents the findings of a research team’s analysis of a specially designed survey, supporting the rigorous impact assessment of how access to the CSG affects key aspects of child and adolescent well-being.
Executive Summary: The South African Child Support Grant Impact Assessment
2012 - This report presents a summary of the findings of a research team’s analysis of a specially designed survey, supporting the rigorous impact assessment of how access to the CSG affects key aspects of child and adolescent well-being.
Promoting Children's Rights in South Africa: A Handbook for Members of Parliament
2011 - This handbook provides Members of Parliament with information on children’s issues and their rights. Its purpose is to equip Members with the tools to integrate a child-rights perspective into all work that Members engage with.
Statement of the Seminar on Equity in the Realisation of Child Rights in South Africa
2011 - Declaration made by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), UNICEF and delegates attending the Seminar on Equity in the Realisation of Child Rights in South Africa.
South Africa’s Children – A Review of Equity and Child Rights
2011 - The report reflects an analysis of key indicators to assess the fulfilment of children’s rights in South Africa.
South African Child Gauge 2010/2011
2011 - The publication provides an annual snap-shot of the status of South Africa’s children. Published by the Children’s Institute, University of Cape Town, to track SA's progress towards realising children’s rights.
South African Child Gauge 2009/2010
2010 - The South African Child Gauge provides an annual snap-shot of the status of South Africa’s children.
