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Discrimination of children we still do not recognize
Publication: PÚBLICO
Author: publico@publico.pt
Source published: 26/10/2026, 00:15:00 UTC
Briefing created: 26/10/2026, 03:17:44 UTC
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Briefings
An article published in 2026 argues that recognizing children as rights holders requires more than protection, specifically challenging the idea that childhood itself justifies unequal treatment. The text cites a specific opinion by Odete Severino Soares regarding this principle.
Key points
- The article asserts that acknowledging children as subjects of rights demands more than mere protection, emphasizing that childhood cannot justify unequal treatment.
- The source material explicitly references an opinion by Odete Severino Soares to support the argument against treating children differently based on their status.
Context
This finding addresses the legal and social principle that a child's age or status should not automatically grant them special privileges or protections that disadvantage them compared to adults.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single opinion cited in the article. No specific dates, locations, or quantitative data are provided. The source does not specify the publication venue or the author's institutional affiliation.
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