U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child

The U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child is an international agreement that sets out the basic rights that all children should have, regardless of where they live. These rights include access to education, healthcare, protection from harm, and the opportunity to express their views and be heard. The convention emphasizes that children need care, support, and safe environments to grow and develop. Countries that sign this treaty agree to promote and protect these rights through laws and policies, ensuring children are treated with dignity and respect as they become capable individuals.