The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) affirms the civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights of children worldwide. The 54 articles are guided by four central pillars: non-discrimination, the best interests of the child, the right to life and development, and the right to be heard. Australia is a signatory to the UNCRC.
OMEP Australia is advocating for the Australian government to attend the working party meeting in Geneva in September to support the proposed Optional Protocol to the UNCRC that would guarantee every child access to free pre-primary and secondary education.
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is an important agreement by countries who have promised to protect children’s rights.
The Convention on the Rights of the Child explains who children are, all their rights, and the responsibilities of governments. All the rights are connected, they are all equally important and they cannot be taken away from children.
To read more about the Convention on the Rights of the Child, please click here.
To read the book, Children’s Rights by Kym Simoncini, please click here.
