Agenda Profile: Züleyxa Izmailova
Draft law (534 SE) on Estonia’s accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child concerning procedures for complaints
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
Political Position
The political position is strongly supportive of accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, emphasizing its importance in strengthening the rights of Estonian children at the international level. This stance is value-based, focusing on the safety, well-being, and the right to be heard of every child. Support for the draft legislation is presented as a mark of Estonia's commitment to international standards.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of international child rights protection, using technical terms such as "Optional Protocol" and "complaints procedure." Specifically highlighted are Articles 6 and 24 of the Convention, referencing the rights to life, development, and health, and climate justice is mentioned. This knowledge is substantiated by a reference to the number of states parties to the protocol and the mandate of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.
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Rhetorical Style
The style of the speech is optimistic, persuasive, and ceremonial, focusing heavily on an emotional appeal concerning the welfare and dignity of children. Repetitive emphasis is used (e.g., "undeniably," "every child"), and reference is made to a report compiled by the children themselves to bolster the moral stance. The complex title of the draft bill is contrasted with the simple and crucial content to underscore the importance of the topic.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker refers to a previous address to the Riigikogu ("I emphasized on Tuesday when I addressed you"), which indicates regular participation in legislative activities and debates. This address is a formal statement during the first reading of the draft bill.
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Opposition Stance
Neither opposing viewpoints nor groups subject to criticism are mentioned; the focus is exclusively on supporting the draft bill and highlighting its positive effects.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker emphasized the shared mission and responsibility of colleagues for the well-being of children, urging them to cooperate and support the draft bill. Cooperation and support from the Office of the Chancellor of Justice and the Estonian Union for Child Welfare were noted, demonstrating a clear readiness to involve civil society organizations.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the international level (the UN Committee, 52 countries, EU Member States) and the national system of children's rights. There is a lack of specific attention paid to local regions or constituencies.
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Economic Views
The financial implications are constrained, noting that the protocol will be implemented within the scope of existing resources. Reference is made to the use of the European Social Fund for financing the necessary training and awareness-raising activities.
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Social Issues
The primary social theme is the protection of children's rights and ensuring their voices are heard, by guaranteeing them access to international complaint mechanisms. Specific emphasis is placed on the rights to life, health, and development, citing issues related to climate justice as an example. The objective is to ensure that no child ever feels unprotected.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft Act (Bill 534 SE) concerning the accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure. The speaker supports and is chairing the first reading of this bill. The objective is to strengthen the protection of children's rights through international law.
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