International Studies Journal (ISJ)

International Studies Journal (ISJ)

The Government of Iran's Commitment on Child Protection against Parent's Abuse with Emphasis on the Convention on the Right of the Child

Document Type : Extension Article

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Public and International Law, Chalus Branch, Islamic Azad University, Chalus, Iran
2 Master's degree student, Department of International Law, Chalus Branch, Islamic Azad University, Chalus, Iran
Abstract
This research aims to study the government of Iran's commitment to support children against parents' abuse based on the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Since believing that family is the main part of society and a natural place for growth and welfare of all its members specially children; it should receive necessary supports and aids so that it is able to undertake its responsibilities in the society. With providing different supports, governments should lead families to the promotion of economical, social ... bases so that the increasing amount of violence against children decreases. Children should receive effective protections and supports; since their entitlement to such protections is their absolute, certain and undeniable right. As a result, the following question is introduced: Are the commitments stipulated in the Convention on the Rights of the Child, especially Article 19, effective in relation to child abuse prevention by parents? In addition, whether an effective mechanism in execution Iran's commitment in relation to this issue in the Convention and in domestic regulations is envisaged or not? After examination and analysis of different issues, this result was reached that although the Convention on the Rights of the Child and human rights convention have enshrined child protection, and Iran has also joined many of them; however inside the country, wherever the Convention is not pursuant to the religion, it is violated. Unfortunately, there is no comprehensive law for preventing parents' abuse or child caretaker's abuse, and available rules are either scattered or general. Furthermore, special supervising and supportive organs have not been established, and/or regulations related to their establishment have not been implemented and operated.
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