"ACCESS TO APPROPRIATE INFORMATION THROUGH MEDIA" [2019] ELECD 2694; in Vandenhole, Wouter; Erdem Turkelli, Gamze; Lembrechts, Sara (eds), "Children's Rights" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2019) 194

Book Title: Children’s Rights

Editor(s): Vandenhole, Wouter; Erdem Türkelli, Gamze; Lembrechts, Sara

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Section: ARTICLE 17

Section Title: ACCESS TO APPROPRIATE INFORMATION THROUGH MEDIA

Number of pages: 9

Abstract/Description:

This chapter provides commentary on art. 17 of the CRC on access to appropriate information through media. Issues of access, diversity of sources, dissemination, the beneficial nature of information, children’s books, materials specifically relevant for children belonging to a minority or indigenous group and protection against harmful content are explored. The chapter closes with new obligations in relation to children’s rights in the digital age.