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Children as well as adults have human rights. “Rights” are things that every child should have or be able to do.
As you grow, you have more responsibility to make choices and exercise your rights. All children have the same rights, without discrimination of any kind. These rights are listed in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is an international human rights agreement that states the specific rights of children and young people under the age of 18.
It lists the things that all children have the right to expect in order to live a happy and healthy life, such as:
The Convention has been signed by nearly every country in the world, including Australia. By approving the Convention, Australia has committed to ensure that your rights are protected and to help your family create an environment where you can grow and reach your potential.
Some of the guiding principles in the Convention are:
All children have these rights, regardless of who they are, where they live, the language they speak, their religion or culture, whether they have a disability or whether they are rich or poor.
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21 May 2024