The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is an international agreement that sets out the rights children should have to be protected, to have their needs and opinions respected, and to develop to their full potential. It emphasizes that children are individuals with their own rights, including education, health care, protection from harm, and freedom to express themselves. Governments that sign the convention commit to creating policies and laws that support these rights and ensure children grow up safe, healthy, and able to participate in society.