Keywords
Derechos de la infancia, Derechos humanos, Universidad, Enfoque de derechos, Responsabilidad social, Protección, Children’s rights, Human rights, University, Rights-based approach, Social responsibility, Child protection
El enfoque de derechos humanos de la infancia en el entorno universitario
Abstract
Este artículo tiene por objeto visibilizar la presencia de personas menores de edad en el entorno universitario y analizar si sus derechos humanos son efectivamente respetados. El marco jurídico internacional y la legislación española establecen obligaciones claras en materia de derechos humanos de la infancia, aplicables a las instituciones de educación superior. Si bien puede parecer evidente que las universidades deban garantizar los derechos de niños, niñas y adolescentes, este enfoque no siempre es una realidad en la práctica. Esta exigencia se extiende tanto a los campus universitarios como a las actividades desarrolladas fuera de ellos. Este trabajo reflexiona sobre las obligaciones internacionales de las universidades públicas frente a las privadas y examina algunas iniciativas institucionales que promueven los derechos de la infancia. Concluye con una serie de recomendaciones para que el enfoque de derechos de la infancia impregne todos los ámbitos de la universidad, incluyendo la docencia, la investigación y la transferencia de conocimiento.
This article aims to examine the presence of children and adolescents in the university environment and to analyse whether their human rights are effectively respected. The international legal framework and Spanish legislation establish clear obligations regarding children’s human rights, applicable to higher education institutions. Although it may seem obvious that universities should guarantee the rights of children, this approach is not always a reality in practice. This requirement extends to both university campuses and activities carried out beyond them. This paper reflects on the international obligations of public universities compared to private ones and examines some institutional initiatives that promote the rights of children. It concludes with a series of recommendations to ensure that children’s rights-based approach permeates all areas of the university, including teaching, research and knowledge transfer.
This article aims to examine the presence of children and adolescents in the university environment and to analyse whether their human rights are effectively respected. The international legal framework and Spanish legislation establish clear obligations regarding children’s human rights, applicable to higher education institutions. Although it may seem obvious that universities should guarantee the rights of children, this approach is not always a reality in practice. This requirement extends to both university campuses and activities carried out beyond them. This paper reflects on the international obligations of public universities compared to private ones and examines some institutional initiatives that promote the rights of children. It concludes with a series of recommendations to ensure that children’s rights-based approach permeates all areas of the university, including teaching, research and knowledge transfer.
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