Assessment of the situation of children’s rights in child care institutions: A case of institutions in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Date
2024-06
Authors
Ruth Derese
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
Child care institution has both positive and negative effects on children. Children living in child
care institutions have basic rights that need to be fulfilled, protected and respected. The purpose
of this study was to assess children rights in child care institution in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Qualitative approach was followed to gather essential information. Specifically, data were
collected using IDIs, KIIs, FGD and observation methods. A total of 54 respondents have
participated in this study. Data gathered with tape recorded, transcribed and coded manually
within the themes of the data. The finding shows that children’s basic needs were fulfilled and
social services were provided well in all the institution. However, some institution were short of
fulfilling children’s right to fully enjoy their psychosocial needs. It was also shown that as
compared to caregivers, children had a high level of understanding about their rights. Therefore,
the study suggest that the institutions should provide trainings for children and care givers about
children right and all institutions should improve to fulfill the psychosocial needs of children.
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Alternative Child Care, Child Care, Children’s Right, Child Care Institution