“Children are more than school! Children are more than grades! Children are more than virus carriers! ”This is how a broadcast of the children’s rights network begins, in which around four dozen Austrian child and youth organizations and institutions are represented.
It should not be the case that children and young people are currently only seen in this context, says Elisabeth Schaffelhofer Garcia-Marquez on behalf of the network. “What is needed is a radical correction of course and an overall national effort for young people in Austria. And now! In addition, we call on every political department to set up a “pandemic bonus” for children. “
What is meant by such a “bonus”, the network gives a few examples in its broadcast, describes them as “very tangible things” and addresses several ministries: vouchers for sports equipment (minister of sport), travel (minister of tourism) or concerts and other culture tickets (State Secretary for Art and Culture). According to the children’s rights network, “children and young people should already have a say in the selection of goodies”.
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