HUMAN RIGHTS

YOUTH SECTOR FOUR GROUPS OF YOUTH SECTOR RIGHTS OF THE YOUTH JUVENILE JUSTICE

WHAT DO WE MEAN BY YOUTH?

YOUTH is best understood as a period of transition from the dependence of Childhood to adulthoods independence and awareness of our interdependence as members of a community. Youth is a more fluid category than a fixed age-group.

YOUTH

in relation to the Youth Criminal Justice Act is defined as a person who is 16 years of age, but under19 years of age.

YOUTH SECTOR
The youth of the country are usually imbued idealism and vision for a change. They are usually in school campuses, form militant organization to express and pursue their ideas and become restless if changes in the social structures are not achieved according to their demands.

The United Nations General Assembly(UNGS) took cognizance of the situation of the group(between 15-24 years of age) and adopted measures for their protection by adopting the December 7, 1965, the DECLARATION ON THE PROMOTION AMONG YOUTH ON THE IDEALS OF PEACE, MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT AMONG PEOPLE

The DECLARATION appeals to states to see to it that young people shall be brought up in the spirit of PEACE,FREEDOM, MUTUAL RESPECT AND UNDERSTANDING in order to promote equal rights for all human beings and nations.

THE DECLARATION STATES THAT :

The youth are entitled by all means of education (so that they may foster among them the ideals of peace, humanity, liberty and international solidarity)
The youth should be engaged to form organizations in accordance with the principles of freedom (that may promote the free exchange of ideas in the spirit of the people embodied in the Declaration)

FOUR GROUPS OF YOUTH SECTOR The in-school youth The out-of-school youth Working youth Special youth THE IN-SCHOOL YOUTH those attending normal schools or non-formal schools with educational programs THE OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH They are usually unemployed, belonging to families who cannot afford of have neglected to send them to schools. This OSY seek alternative means to provide their basic needs some of whom resort to unlawful means Being un skilled for job employment, they become victims of illegal placement agencies

THE WORKING YOUTH Most of whom are unskilled. Usually not aware of their rights they are vulnerable to exploitation by their employees. THE SPECIAL YOUTH They are the boys and girls from the indigenous people. They are generally victims of discrimination. Mostly unschooled, they are subject to all forms of exploitations and abuses. RIGHTS OF THE YOUTH The Philippine Constitution states, that: The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual , and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs. (Art. II, Sec. 13)

Legislative measures have been enacted to pursue the aforesaid state policy, namely:

RA No. 8044(YOUTH IN NATION BUILDING ACT) RA No. 7722(THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT) RA No. 7796(THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT ACT RA No. 6655(FREE HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION)

THE CHILD AND YOUTH WELFARE CODE (PD No. 603) TITLE I. GENERAL PRINCIPLES Article 1. Declaration of Policy. - The

JUVENILE JUSTICE

Child is one of the most important assets of the nation. Every effort should be exerted to promote his welfare and enhance his opportunities For a useful and happy life. The child is not a mere creature of the State. Hence, his individual traits and aptitudes should be cultivated to the utmost insofar as they do not conflict with the general welfare. The molding of the character of the child start at the home. Consequently, every member of the family should strive to make the home a wholesome and harmonious place as its atmosphere and conditions will greatly influence the child's development. Art. 3. Rights of the Child. - All children shall be entitled to the rights herein set forth without distinction as to legitimacy or illegitimacy, sex, social status, religion, political antecedents, and other factors.

(8) Every child has the right to protection against exploitation, improper

influences, hazards, and other conditions or circumstances prejudicial to his physical, mental, emotional, social and moral development

(10) Every child has the right to the care, assistance, and protection of the State, particularly when his parents or guardians fail or are unable to provide him with his fundamental needs for growth, development, and improvement.

(12) Every child has the right to grow up as a free individual, in an atmosphere of peace, understanding, tolerance, and universal brotherhood, and with the determination to contribute his share in the building of a better world.