holistic concept, which includes the physical, mental, spiritual, moral, psychological and social
development of the child” and that “implementation measures should aim at achieving optimal
development for all children”144. Or, children have different needs at different stages of their
growth and development. Thus, in its budgetary decisions, the State should take into account all the
factors necessary for children of different ages to survive, grow and develop. The State should show
its commitment to children's rights by making visible parts of their budgets that affect children of
different age groups.
The Children's Ombudsman argues that investing in early childhood development can have a
positive impact on children's ability to exercise their rights, break the cycle of poverty and bring
great economic benefits in the near future. Underinvestment in children's development in the early
years can be detrimental to their cognitive development and can reinforce the existing gaps,
inequalities and aggravate intergenerational poverty. Therefore, ensuring the right to life, survival
and development includes the need to take into account budgets for different groups of children in
the current generation, taking into account future generations by developing sustainable multiyear income and expenditure projections.
In the light of the above, the Ombudsman encourages government authorities to create or
strengthen the existing policies to protect future generations. Ensuring sustainable development
requires improving the quality of life that future generations will enjoy and, as adaptation to
sustainable lifestyles brings together, the rights of future generations and their well-being must
become a primary need of today's authorities / people.
Suicide in children was another topic discussed by the People's Advocate for Children's
Rights during the reporting period. It is worth mentioning that 8 children died committing suicide145
in the first 9 months of 2019. Although there are psychological services at national level in such
cases146, the situation remains alarming.
After examining the subject, the following causes were identified:
Poor level of support for children at risk from parents;
Poor level of support for children at risk from professionals and public authorities;
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145
MHLSP letter no. 02/917 of February 13, 2019;
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