The UN children's charity Unicef ​​in Germany sees serious deficits in the implementation of children's rights in this country.

The organization explained that a lot of progress had been made since the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child came into force in Germany 30 years ago.

"For too many children, however, numerous children's rights remain out of reach."

"Child poverty, unequal educational opportunities and the experience of violence have a particularly serious impact on the life situation and well-being of children," explained Unicef ​​Germany.

The organization also criticized the fact that children's rights are still not part of the Basic Law.

A corresponding initiative had failed in the past legislative period;

the traffic light coalition wants to start a new attempt.

The coalition agreement also provides for the introduction of basic child security, which Unicef ​​also demands.

UNICEF also called for "more comprehensive data on the situation of children" to be collected and "additional children's officers and complaints offices for children" to be set up.

This is necessary to "anchor the perspective of children and young people in politics and administration".

The organization's other demands include the expansion of the range of all-day care for children and "sustainable educational campaigns and targeted prevention" against violence against children.

Young people should also be recognized more as experts in their own field.

Politicians must "finally focus on the well-being of children," said the CEO of Unicef ​​Germany, Georg Graf Waldersee.

"Important approaches" were formulated in the coalition agreement - now these projects must be "implemented quickly and comprehensively".

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child came into force in Germany on April 5, 1992.

It has been in effect without restrictions since 2010, after the then federal government withdrew a number of reservations.

Among other things, the convention stipulates the rights of children to health, education, play and a non-violent upbringing.