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Commissioner says children should be involved in running of schools
February 3, 2021
Children’s rights commissioner Despo Michaelides has expressed concern that domestic laws in Cyprus still do not fully comply with the provisions and principles of the Convention of Rights of the Child as regards education.
She also highlighted the need for better representation of children’s views in the running of schools through the student councils.
In a report on the best interests of the child (BIC) in educational administration, Michaelides said that it was important to monitor the state’s budgetary allocations for the implementation of programmes specifically targeted to children, especially those belonging to disadvantaged groups.