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Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly

November 20, 1989adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child

The Convention on the Rights of the Child

is the most endorsed human rights treaty in the world, ratified by all but two countries.

A child means every human being below the age of 18 years.

A child means every human being below the age of 18 years.

The Convention on the Rights of the Child

Incorporates the full range of human rights - civil, cultural, economic,

political social rights and education

54 articles

Children must be treated without discrimination of any kind,

irrespective of race, colour, sex, language, religion or other status

The child shall be registered immediately

after birth and have the right to a name a nationality

[and] to preserve his or her identity

a child shall not be separated from his or

her parents against their will [and shall be

permitted to cross national borders] for family reunification .

the child who is capable of forming his

or her own views [has] the right to express

those views [and] the right to freedom of thought, conscience

and religion.

No child shall be subjected to unlawful attacks on his or her

honor and reputation.

Children must be protected from injury or abuse including sexual

abuse, while in the care of parents or any other person.

A child who is seeking refugee status or who is a refugee [shall] receive

appropriate protection and humanitarian assistance

The government recognizes the right of the disabled child to special care and the right to enjoy a

full and decent life in conditions which

ensure dignity

Every child has the right to a standard of living adequate for [her/his] physical, mental, spiritual, moral and social development.

Government must recognize the right of the child to education [that develops] the child’s personality, talents and mental and

physical abilities

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