Sunday October 28, 2007
Convention On The Rights Of Children (CRC)
Most children probably don’t even realise that they actually have rights. The United Nations came up with the Convention on the Rights of The Child (CRC) 18 years ago to protect the rights of children (defined as people below 18).
In 54 articles, the CRC establishes in international law that governments must ensure that all children – without discrimination in any form – benefit from special protection measures and assistance; have access to services such as education and health care; can develop their personalities, abilities and talents to the fullest potential; grow up in an environment of happiness, love and understanding; and are informed about and participate in achieving their rights in an accessible and active manner.
In this month’s Ole BRATs, some teenagers looked at the convention and chose an Article that interest them most to write about. Most of them chose Article 28 and 29 which cover a child’s right to education.
The CRC’s Article 28 says that all children have the right to a good primary education and should have equal access to secondary education.
At the same time, Article 29 says that education should develop your personality and abilities to the full. Your education should also teach you to respect your parents, human rights, the environment, and your own and other cultures.
Every child should know about their rights under the CRC. For more information, please visit: www.unicef.org/knowyourrights/know_crcat18.html
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