Children’s Rights! From the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Credit: Erin Johnson
‘Rights’ are what every child should have, or be able to do. Lots of countries around the world have agreed to these rights in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Article 1! All rights are important, and are the same for children everywhere! Credit: Sean Sprague Credit: Richard Wainwright
Article 2! We have the right to grow up free, safe and healthy. Credit: Richard Wainwright
Article 3! We have the right to a name and nationality. Fr Stephen Ano
Article 4! We have the right to have somewhere to live, to healthy food, and medicine when we are unwell. Credit: Caritas Switzerland CAFOD
Article 5! We have the right to get special help if we are disabled in any way. Credit: Caritas Australia
Article 6! We have the right to be loved and looked after. CAFOD
Article 7! We have the right to a free education... Credit: Peter Saunders
Article 7! …and the right to play! Credit: Richard Wainwright
Article 8! We have the right to be helped! Credit: Fr Stephen Ano Credit: Erin Johnson
Article 9! We should not be forced to go to work instead of school. Credit: Richard Wainwright
Article 10! We should be taught about peace understanding and friendship. CAFOD
Last updated March, 2014 CAFOD is Caritas England and Wales