Children's Rights Day. 20th November

All children under the age of 18 are active participants in their own development and deserve of universal rights to ensure they live full and healthy lives.

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is based on four basic principles:

Principle 1
Non-discrimination
All children have rights and they must be respected without discrimination.
Principle 2
Best interests of the child
When decisions are made that affect the lives of children, it’s very important to think about what is best for the child.
Principle 3
Right to survival, protection and development
Governments should protect children from harm, and help children live and grow to be the best they can be.
Principle 4
Participation
Children have the right to give their opinions in all matters that affect them and to have their voices heard. Their views should always be taken seriously and they should have more say as they grow older.