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The Rights of
the Child
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20 November is a day of celebration for all the children in the world. It was on that day in 1989 that the UN adopted the CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD. It is known as the CHILD CONVENTION and applies to you and all other children under 18.

All the world’s countries except for Somalia and the USA have ratified (pledged to follow) the Child Convention. This means they are obliged to take children’s rights into consideration and to listen to what children have to say.

> What does the Child’s Convention actually say?

Basic principles of the Convention:
• All children have the same rights and are of equal worth.
• Every child has the right to have his or her basic needs fulfilled.
• Every child has the right to protection from abuse and exploitation.
• Every child has the right to express his or her opinion and to be respected.
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How are the world’s children?
All the countries in the world except Somalia and the USA have ratified (promised to follow) the Child Convention. They should always think first what is best for children and listen to what children have to say.
> How are the world’s children?
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Stop corporal punishment!
No one is allowed to hit you or any other child. Article 19 of The Child Convention forbids both physical and psychological violence against children. Read what children all over the world say about this.
> Stop corporal punishment
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The earth is getting warmer as a result of humankind’s behaviour, and this is a huge threat to us all.
> Global warming
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The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child says that adults all over the world have to listen to what children and young people have to say about issues that are important to them.
> Listen to us!
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Having to run away means leaving behind things and people you love.
> What did you take with you?
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In many ways, our world is fantastic. But our world also has many faults.
> 8 Millennium goals
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> Make your voice heard
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