We see in many other institutions that children's rights are particularly important, and that they have to be protected in a special way. We know in the determination of refugee status how important the special procedures are that have to be applied when interviewing children. Even in the difficult context of exclusion with respect to refugee status procedures, in duress involving child soldiers, for example, children have to be seen in a particular light. There are specific and expert procedures that have to be applied. When we deal with children's rights, special procedures have to be applied, because different situations may be at stake. Duress and coercion are a reality whenever we deal with children's rights.
On March 26th, 2013. See this statement in context.