Child Right Provisions in Russian Constitution An Analysis through the Lens of Child Centric Perspective

Historically, children have been viewed as non persons or properties of the parents however, the advent of industrialization and subsequent reform movements led to the recognition of children as autonomous individuals with comprehensive rights. This paper examines the constitutional provisions of Russia related to children's rights from child centric perspective. The recognition of children as autonomous beings with agency and voice is the major underpinning behind such advocacy. Though Russia ratified the UNCRC, the constitutional recognition of children as independent right holders remains limited and is obscured by the language of paternalism that prioritises protection over autonomy. The study deconstructs the constitutional texts and evaluate the visibility of child rights within the constitutional framework. The study, also compares the approach of constitutions of other countries while discussing its major advocacy. Thus, the paper calls for employing right based language, asserting child's agency and visibility in the legal framework without subsuming it under other broad provisions, to reform the normative way of addressing the rights and entitlements of children. This approach, further aligns with the international standards set by the UNCRC and is integral for ensuring children's rights and their wellbeing within a progressive framework. Dr. Kirtimayee Routraya "Child Right Provisions in Russian Constitution: An Analysis through the Lens of Child Centric Perspective" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-8 | Issue-2 , April 2024, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd64717.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/64717/child-right-provisions-in-russian-constitution-an-analysis-through-the-lens-of-child-centric-perspective/dr-kirtimayee-routraya