Children’s version of the Convention on the Rights of the Child
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is an agreement between countries that have committed to protecting children and ensuring their rights are respected.
The Convention explains who is considered a child, what rights every child has, and what governments must do to protect those rights. All children’s rights are equally important, connected to one another, and cannot be taken away.
It is important for everyone to understand children’s rights because children often depend on adults to help them access their rights and make sure they are respected.