UNICEF: The Rights of a Child

The United Nations Main Aims: Tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups. Maintenance of peace

When did it begin? The United Nations is made up of 192 countries from around the world. It is often called the UN. It was set up in 1945, after the Second World War, as a way of bringing people together and to avoid further wars. It started with 51 countries. The United Kingdom is one of the original members. When did it begin?

What does the UN do? The UN aims to ensure that people don’t suffer from hunger and homelessness. It has a special section called Unicef that tries to help children. The UN has a convention on children's rights. They would like it to be followed by all countries, as a set of rules about the treatment of children. The rights on the list are all the things that children and young people need to make sure that they are healthy, happy and safe

How many rights are there? There are 54 articles in the list, and 42 of these are rights for children (the others are about how adults and governments should work together to make sure all children get all their rights.

Article 24 You have the right to the best health care possible, safe water to drink, nutritious food, a clean and safe environment, and information to help you stay well.

Article 27 You have the right to food, clothing, a safe place to live and to have your basic needs met. You should not be disadvantaged so that you can't do many of the things other kids can do.

Article 28 You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go to school to the highest level you can.

Article 32 You have the right to protection from work that harms you, and is bad for your health and education. If you work, you have the right to be safe and paid fairly.

Does this Child have his Rights?

Does this Child have her Rights?

Does this Child have his Rights?

Does this Child have his Rights?

Why might the UN have problems getting all countries to treat children fairly?

Some countries use children in their armies Many children work in factories Poor countries can't afford to provide schools

Responsibilities go with these rights! How do we do that? We need to talk to each other, using the language of rights and responsibilities, to make sure we receive our rights and responsibilities For example Article 28 says I have a right to learn. How can I make sure that others learn?

EDUCATION AND PLAY All children have the right to an education. Article 28 The purpose of education is to develop every child’s personality, talents and mental and physical abilities. Article 29 Education should teach children to respect their parents, their own and other cultures. Article 29 Education should prepare children to live responsibly and peacefully in a free society. Article 29 Education should teach children to respect the natural environment. Article 29 All children have the right to relax and play, and to join a wide range of activities. Article 31