44. States should ensure that separated and unaccompanied children have a standard of living adequate for their physical, mental, spiritual and moral development. As provided in article 27 (2) of the Convention, States shall provide material assistance and support programmes, particularly with regard to nutrition, clothing and housing.
Year | 2005 |
Topic | Food policy Other Health-related issues |
Document Type | General Recommendations |
Country | N/A |
Policy Area | Nutritional surveillance Schools and meals programs Education and information Food and nutrition security |
Human Rights Comiteee | CRC |
Human Rights | Right to adequate standard of living Right to health Right to adequate food and nutrition |
Groups Affected | Children and adolescents |
Committee on the Rights of the Child, GENERAL COMMENT No. 6 - TREATMENT OF UNACCOMPANIED AND SEPARATED CHILDRENOUTSIDE THEIR COUNTRY OF ORIGIN, CRC/GC/2005/6, (2005). Par. 44. Available at: https://tbinternet.ohchr.org/_layouts/15/treatybodyexternal/Download.aspx?symbolno=CRC%2fGC%2f2005%2f6&Lang=en