Children are a precious and vulnerable generation, and their rights are protected under law. These rights include basic human needs, such as health care, education, and protection from abuse. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which was adopted in 1989, sets out a comprehensive set of standards for children’s rights.

According to the Convention, children have the right to life, freedom from discrimination and abuse, and a fair trial in criminal courts. They also have the right to receive health care and to participate in political activities. In order to enforce these rights, the Convention requires states to implement policies that provide for the protection of children. It also stresses fostering child participation in the political, economic, social, and cultural arenas.

There are many reasons why children’s rights are often violated. Many children do not have access to proper schooling, and they are often placed in homes where they cannot be properly supervised. Other children are unregistered, which means they are unable to access health services or get a job. A lack of understanding about children’s rights contributes to a higher risk of child exploitation and abuse.

To protect these rights, the UN has a Committee on the Rights of the Child. This committee consists of experts who are independent from governments. This group reviews the performance of countries every five years. Taking into account the particular needs of developing countries, it seeks to fully realize the rights of children.

The United States of America is one of the countries that has not ratified the Convention. Although the United States is not a member of the UN, it has been a supporter of international co-operation. In its national action plans, it has made commitments to help children participate in the political and social processes of their country.

The Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action calls on all nations to prioritize basic education, reducing infant mortality, and providing safe drinking water to all. Besides, it urges states to take measures to reduce malnutrition, and to use available resources to achieve the goals of the World Summit Plan of Action.

Similarly, children have the right to protection from sexual violence, including the right to be free from any form of exploitation. Sexual violence against children occurs in countries around the world, with 150 million girls and 73 million boys being sexually assaulted each year.

Children’s rights are also protected against unlawful interference with their privacy. This includes protection against sexual and physical abuse. If a court views the welfare of a child as more important than the wishes of the child, then the court will prevail. However, the court’s view of the child’s welfare may not be always consistent with the wishes of the child.

There are also a number of legal tools used to promote children’s rights. For example, Amnesty International has created a free online course to educate people about the rights of children. It has advocated the elimination of child labour, and juvenile incarceration without parole. Moreover, it has been a supporter of legislation that ends the death penalty for those under 21.