Gap Analysis Summary: Children
Overall Alignment
75%Minor Gap
AU Framework Alignment
72%Minor Gap
UN Framework Alignment
78%Minor Gap
0
Critical Gap
0
Significant Gap
0
Moderate Gap
2
Minor Gap
0
Fully Aligned
Key Findings
- 0 instruments show full alignment with EAC frameworks
- 2 total areas identified for improvement
- AU alignment (72%) is weaker than UN alignment (78%)
1989Partial AlignmentMinor Gap
Convention on the Rights of the Child
CRC
80%
Alignment Score
The most widely ratified human rights treaty in history, setting out the civil, political, economic, social, health and cultural rights of children.
Monitoring Body
Committee on the Rights of the Child
Reporting Cycle
Every 5 years
Key Provisions
Article 2: Non-Discrimination
Article 3: Best Interests of the Child
Article 6: Right to Life, Survival and Development
Article 12: Right to be Heard
Article 19: Protection from Violence
Article 24: Health and Health Services
Article 28: Right to Education
Article 32: Child Labour
Article 34: Sexual Exploitation
Relevant Articles for Children
Article 2Article 3Article 6Article 12Article 19Article 24Article 28
2015Partial AlignmentMinor Gap
Sustainable Development Goals
SDGs
75%
Alignment Score
A universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity. The 17 SDGs are integrated and recognize that action in one area will affect outcomes in others.
Monitoring Body
UN High-Level Political Forum
Reporting Cycle
Annual (VNRs)
Key Provisions
Goal 1: No Poverty
Goal 2: Zero Hunger
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
Goal 4: Quality Education
Goal 5: Gender Equality
Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Relevant Articles for Children
Goal 1Goal 2Goal 3Goal 4Goal 16
Cross-Cutting Themes
Child Protection
Education
Health
Early Childhood Development
Participation