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Ibero-American Convention on the Rights of Youth (CIDJ)

Una mujer de frente a la cámara pone su dedo índice sobre el labio. Indica que hay que hacer silencio o no decir nada.

Confidentiality

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Confidentiality (Confidencialidad) In the context of health, confidentiality is associated to privacy, trust, and professional secrecy. People who access health services have a right for institutions or service providers to… Read More »Confidentiality

Primer plano de las manos de una persona que escribe en un computador portátil. Sobre las manos, hay cuadros de diálogo con emoticones, como el dedo pulgar para abajo y cara de enojo. Además, hay insultos y palabras de odio.

Cyber violence

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Ciberviolence (Ciberviolencia) This is any action through digital media with the goal of hurting our causing suffering. In general, it happens through instant messaging, social media, online forums or chats,… Read More »Cyber violence

Adolescente frente a una computadora portátil se cubre el rostro con ambas manos.

Cyberbullying

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Ciberbullying (Ciberacoso) Cyberbullying or cyberharassment is the act of intimidating someone or a group through virtual media. This occurs when the bully posts or shares the victim’s confidential information, as well as negative,… Read More »Cyberbullying

Adolescente de espaldas sobre una colina de pasto verde. Extiende los brazos y mira en dirección al sol.

Progressive autonomy

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Progressive autonomy (Autonomía progresiva) Progressive autonomy is a characteristic of personal autonomy, which refers to the ability to act based on one’s initiative, independently and responsibly. Children and adolescents gradually acquire this… Read More »Progressive autonomy

Una adolescente sonríe mientras mira el teléfono celular que sostiene con la mano a la altura de su rostro. Además, usa auriculares.

Early adolescence

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Early adolescence (Adolescencia temprana) Early adolescence   goes from 10 to 13 years, or from 10 to 14. During this period, adolescents experience rapid and significant physical changes. For example, primary sexual… Read More »Early adolescence

Una adolescente hace una morisqueta con la cara. Abre los ojos grandes y pone los labios hacia adentro, como la boca de un pez.

Late adolescence

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Late adolescence (Adolescencia tardía) For those who establish three stages of adolescence (early, middle, and late), late adolescence goes from ages 17 to 19. For those who establish two stages (early and… Read More »Late adolescence

Plano desde abajo de tres adolescentes que sonríen y juntan sus cabezas.

Middle adolescence

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Middle adolescence (Adolescencia mediana) This refers to the period following puberty or early adolescence. During middle adolescence, people become interested in exploring and exercising their sexuality, body, and physical appearance. They also… Read More »Middle adolescence

Dos personas sentadas en un ambiente académico. La joven mira hacia arriba y abre la mano mientras sonríe. El joven apoya los codos en el escritorio, mientras mira hacia abajo en actitud de estar pensando.

Adolescence

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Adolescence (Adolescencia) Adolescence is the period in life between childhood and adulthood. This is a stage in human development that takes place between the ages of 10 and 19. It… Read More »Adolescence