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The United Nation's Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) applies to all children and young people aged 17 and under. The Convention is separated into 54 'articles': most give children social, economic, cultural or civil and political rights; while others set out how governments must publicise or implement the Convention.
What is the UNCRC?
All children and young people up to the age of 18 years have all the rights in the Convention. Some groups of children and young people - for example those living away from home, and young disabled people - have additional rights to make sure they are treated fairly and their needs are met.
The UK ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) on 16 December 1991. That means the UK government now has to make sure that every child has all the rights outlined in the treaty except in those areas where the government has entered a specific reservation.
A convention is an agreement between countries to obey the same law. When the government of a country ratifies a convention, that means it agrees to obey the rules set out in that convention.
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thescar
Commented 22 months ago - 19th July 2010 - 11:03am
This is Wicid.
If you want more info on the rights of a child click on the Town Hall and then on the Flags on the desk.
Great info site with lots of information, love it.
Wicid Nan
Commented 22 months ago - 19th July 2010 - 11:06am
Hey Lovelies, wwwww isn't that a great idea! Finding out about all your rights in a fun way.
Wwwwww while we're on the subject, have a look at the UNCRC lets get it right website. The site been updated with loads more useful information for children and young people and....
.....there’s a new competition on there for you. It's focused on promoting positive images of children and young people in Wales, which is excellent!
Go and have a look here: www.uncrcletsgetitright.co.uk