The right to education and highest attainable standards of health for children living in prisons with their primary caregivers: case of moldovan and armenian constitutions [Articol]

Abstract

This study sought to identify the legal instruments and mechanisms use to protect children’s rights who were deprived of their liberties because of living with their Primary Care Givers in Prison (PCG-P) in Armenia and Moldova based on their constitutions. The study was guided by the Interest-Based Theory of Human Rights. Qualitative research design was used to conduct the study. The targeted population were prison officials, female PCG-P with children in prison, government officials and human rights experts. Data was collected using focused group discussions and secondary sources of data were also used alongside internetrelated search. The findings demonstrated robust legal frameworks for enforcing the right to health and education for children deprived of their liberties in both countries exist. The study recommends research be done to determine how effective are these mechanisms used in both countries. The study concludes the findings are valuable as they demonstrate existing loopholes in enforcement of mechanisms aimed at improving the health and education of these children. The study recommends periodic monitoring and evaluation of mechanisms needs to be done constantly.