Session Profile: Züleyxa Izmailova
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.
2024-12-05
Political Position
The political focus is strongly value-driven, centering on the international reinforcement of children's rights and the guarantee of their well-being. The speaker firmly supports accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child concerning the complaints procedure, stressing that this constitutes a vital step in securing the safety and dignity of every child. Children's well-being is presented as an "indisputable" shared priority.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its Optional Protocol, clearly outlining its content and objectives. They employ technical terminology and reference specific articles (e.g., Arts 6 and 24), even connecting them to issues of climate justice. Furthermore, they are knowledgeable about the specifics of the protocol's implementation, such as the requirement to exhaust domestic mechanisms.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, persuasive, and highly supportive, emphasizing children's welfare as a shared priority. The speaker balances the explanation of legal mechanisms with emotional appeals, stressing that "no voice should go unheard." He/She advises colleagues to use the report compiled by the children themselves as a benchmark for daily decisions.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is active during the plenary sessions of the Riigikogu, referencing a prior statement on the same topic ("I emphasized this on Tuesday"). This indicates regular involvement in the legislative process.
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Opposition Stance
There is no opposition.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker emphasizes the importance of cooperation and a shared mission, calling on all colleagues to support the draft legislation. He/She also points to the cooperation and support provided by the Office of the Chancellor of Justice and the Estonian Union for Child Welfare, both of whom have stressed the necessity of the protocol.
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Regional Focus
The focus is international (UN protocol, 52 signatory states, the majority of EU member states) and national (protecting the rights of Estonian children). Specific local or regional topics in Estonia are not addressed.
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Economic Views
Economic considerations are absent, but pragmatism is stressed regarding implementation, noting that it will be carried out using existing resources. Furthermore, it is mentioned that the necessary outreach and training will be supported by the European Social Fund.
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Social Issues
The primary social theme is the strengthening of children's rights and welfare, ensuring they have access to international complaint procedures. The speaker also expands the protection of children's rights to encompass issues of climate justice, referencing the right to life, development, and health.
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Legislative Focus
Accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child concerning the communications procedure is the legislative priority. The speaker is a strong proponent of the draft legislation and an advocate for the initiative, stressing its goal of giving children extra security and an international legal protection platform.
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