Child Friendly Cities
A Child Friendly City is a local system of good governance
committed to fulfilling children's rights
Welcome!
The CFC website provides information on how to build a Child Friendly City/Community; includes data on good practices and initiatives; gathers relevant publications and updates on current research.
Read the conceptual framework of a CFC and review the nine building blocks.
Review criteria and indicators developed world-wide to acknowledge the "child-friendliness" of municipalities. Access practical tools for cities and communities to engage in a child friendly process.
The database contains more than 1,600 entries, including good practices, projects and web links.
SOWC 2012: Children in an Urban World
Almost half the world’s children now live in urban areas; the report calls for greater emphasis on identifying and meeting their needs.
Certification Systems and Other Assessment Mechanisms
This study provides an overview of accreditation mechanisms and their role in the Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI).
Examples of CFC Brief Initiatives
Here you can find examples of initiatives from around the world recorded by region.
Governance and Community Assessment Tools
The lessons learned from the field assessment of 2009-2010 are incorporated into this final toolkit.