Children are people who are under 18 years of age. They have rights, which are written in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. This is a set of laws that all governments must agree to protect them. It is important that all children know their rights, so they can understand what they are entitled to.
A child’s rights are:
They must have their right to be protected from exploitation and abuse, such as commercial sexual exploitation, trafficking, child labour, harmful traditional practices like female genital mutilation/cutting or child marriage. They must be able to live in safety, have access to education, freedom of movement and protection from discrimination.
Their rights are:
They have the right to a safe home, where they feel comfortable and can be themselves. They have the right to have access to food, water, health care and education. They have the right to privacy and they have the right to communicate with others, without interference from adults.
Their rights are:
They should have a healthy lifestyle, free of physical and mental health problems, including depression. They should have access to clean water, a nutritious diet and enough sleep every night. They should have access to healthcare and medical services and medicines when they need them.
Their rights are:
They can do a variety of activities with other children, as long as they are not hurting themselves or others. They can play sports, learn to dance, join clubs or choirs, go to festivals, and do a wide range of other things that help them develop socially and emotionally.
Their rights are:
They need to have a happy childhood, and they have to have the best possible start in life. They need to be able to grow up to be healthy and well-educated adults with good jobs. They need to have the right to choose their own friends, and they need to have a family that is healthy and caring.
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They must have the right to a good name and reputation, as well as a safe place to call home. They must be able to speak their own language and have the right to a fair trial if they are accused of a crime. They must be able to access information from many sources, including the Internet, radio, newspapers and books.
Their rights are:
They cannot be killed or kidnapped, and they cannot be taken away from their parents. They have the right to be treated with respect, dignity and compassion if they are abused or neglected. They have the right to fair trials and to be tried in a court that is impartial, not biased against them.
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They need to be given the opportunity to develop and express their talents. They need to have the right to learn from their mistakes and to be praised for their achievements, and they need to be supported when they are struggling. They need to have a sense of belonging and value in society, so they can have a voice and make choices that will benefit their community.