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With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, consider the following : 1. The Right to Development 2. The Right to Expression 3. The Right to Recreation Which of the above is/are the Rights of the child?

With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, consider the following : 1. The Right to Development 2. The Right to Expression 3. The Right to Recreation Which of the above is/are the Rights of the child? Correct Answer 1, 2 and 3.

The correct answer is 1, 2 and 3.

Key Points

  • United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
    • The UNCRC is a human rights treaty that sets the political, civil, economic, social, health, and cultural rights of children.
    • It is an international agreement that is legally binding on the members.
    • It consists of 54 articles that spell out various children’s rights and also the measures governments should take in order to make these rights available to children.
    • The CRC was adopted by the United Nations in 1989.
    • It entered into force in 1990 after receiving a minimum of 20 ratifications.
    • It has been ratified by all members of the UN except for the United States.
    • It is the most widely ratified human rights treaty in the history of the world.
    • Under the articles of the convention, all parties to it are required to ensure that children’s basic needs are fulfilled and they are able to reach their full potential.

Additional Information

  • Rights of the Child
    • The convention identifies a child as a human being below the age of 18.
    • The CRC acknowledges that every child is entitled to fundamental rights, and some of the most important rights are as follows
      • Right to life, survival, Recreation, and development. Hence the statement 1 and 3 is correct.
      • Right to education that facilitates them to reach their full potential.
      • Right to protection from abuse, violence, or neglect.
      • Right to express opinions and be heard. Hence the statement 2 is correct.
      • Right to be raised by or have a relationship with their parents.

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