The World Confederation for
The Convention sets out the rights in 54 articles and two optional protocols. It spells out the basic human rights that children everywhere have the right:
- to survival
- to develop to the fullest
- to protection from harmful influences, abuse and exploitation
- to participate fully in family, cultural and social life
The four core principles of the Convention are non-discrimination; devotion to the best interests of the child; the right to life, survival and development; and respect for the views of the child. Every right spelled out in the Convention is inherent to the human dignity and harmonious development of every child. The Convention protects children's rights by setting standards in care; education; and legal, civil and social services.