
During the 1990s, we saw the development of advocacy around the world for children's right to speak out and for their political integration as "citizens in the making." In Europe in particular, we saw the proliferation of "youth councils" or "children's councils," and later, "children's governments" in schools.
From 1998 to 2001, MINEDUC was responsible for selecting eligible establishments based on criteria previously established by a technical committee (exam success rates, enrollment and success rates for girls, compliance with hygiene and sanitation rules, etc.), as well as the children's vote. For its part, MINAS was responsible for...
A "good" selection must simultaneously meet the objectives of impartiality, transparency, and representativeness. The criteria for the selection process have evolved somewhat, even if certain fundamentals remain. Thus, it has always been expected that junior members would be elected by their peers, that they would have to meet...