UNCRC
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The Convention on the Rights of the Child is an international treaty that defines the rights of all children under 18 years old. It recognizes children's rights to survival, development, protection, and participation. Nearly all UN member states have ratified the treaty, with the exceptions of the United States and Somalia. The Philippines ratified the CRC in 1990.
UNCRC
- 1. What is the Convention on the Rights of the Child?
- 2. An international instrument of law that defines the comprehensive sets of rights that ALL children must enjoy. State parties should ensure that all appropriate measures are undertaken to ensure enjoyment of child rights. 1990 The Convention on the Rights of the Child
- 3. According to UNICEF, 193 states are party to the Convention, almost all the members of the United Nations. 191 countries signed the CRC except for United State of America and Somalia The Philippines ratified the CRC in July 1990
- 4. •Best Interest of the Child •Right to life, survival and development •Non-discrimination •Right to participation
- 5. Categories • Survival, • Development, • Protection, • and Participation.
- 6. Every child has the inherent right to life, and the State has an obligation to ensure the child’s survival and development. They include rights to adequate food, shelter, clean water, and primary health care.
- 7. These are rights to the resources, skills and contributions necessary for the full development of the child. They include rights to formal education, leisure and recreation, cultural activities and information.
- 8. These rights include protection from all forms of child abuse, neglect, exploitation and cruelty, including the right to special protection in times of war and protection from abuse in the criminal justice system.
- 9. Children are entitled to the freedom to express opinions and to have a say in matters affecting their social, economic, religious, cultural and political life. Participation rights include the right to express opinions and be heard, the right to information and freedom of association.
- 10. Who is a child? A child is every human being below the age of 18 years unless, national laws recognize the age of majority earlier – (CRC, Article 1)
- 11. What are the Rights of the Child? To be born. To have a name and nationality. To be free. To have a family who will take care of me. To have a good education. To develop my potentials. To have enough food, shelter, a healthy and active body. To be given the opportunity for play and leisure.
- 12. What are the Rights of the Child? To be given protection against abuse, danger and violence brought by war and conflict. To live in a peaceful community. To be defended and assisted by the government. To be able to express own views.
- 13. The child shall enjoy all the rights set forth in this Declaration. Every child, without any exception whatsoever, shall be entitled to these rights, without distinction or discrimination on account of race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status, whether of himself or of his family.