This Operations Manual is a compilation of 34 documents to assist those responsible in coordinating the meaningful and safe participation of children in consultations and conferences.

Many of the documents are templates, with information in parentheses for inserting information relevant to any user’s needs. A few documents are samples, which are examples of documents that have been used in previous consultations and can be adapted for your needs.

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Minimum Standards on Consulting with Children
The booklet was developed by a group of organisations with extensive experience in the theory and practise of children's participation. It is essential reading for people committed to protecting children’s rights and increasing the quality and effectiveness of their participation in any meeting or event where their opinions are sought.

Children as Active Citizens: A Policy and Programme Guide 
This operations manual is a compilation of 34 documents to assist those responsible in coordinating the meaningful and safe participation of children in consultations and conferences.

Children's participation in decision making: Why do it, when to do it, how to do it 
The aim of this booklet is to show how to put children’s participation into practice in a practical way. Chapters cover concepts of children’s participation, why their participation is important, and how to make their participation effective.