Children's Rights

Background Summary:

In 1959, the declaration on the Rights of the Child was declared. In 2000, two protocols were added to the Covention on the Rights of the Child about child prostitution and pornography.

Around 11 million children died annually mainly because of preventable diseases.

Details about the issue / why the situation occurs:

Everyone is entitled to rights, but sometimes children’s rights are denied. This is usually because they are defenceless against mistreatment, although, they do have the right to special protection. Regardless of colour, disability, gender, language or race all children should have rights.

What can be done about the issue (who is currently doing something?)

The United Nations are devoted to protecting the children and their rights. On the 20^th of November, there is ‘Universal Children’s Day’ which focuses on the rights of children around the world. This day was established in 1955. The government should push for this topic to be applied onto the syllabus for Australian children for more awareness.

Children’s rights include education, access to health facilities, food, water, shelter and guidance.