Article of the Week

1st November - 'Every child has the right to life. Governments must do all they can to make sure children survive & develop to their full potential (UNCRC Article 6)

7th November - Governments must do everything they can to protect and care for children affected by war and armed conflicts. (UNCRC Article 38)

14th November - Every child has the right to a say in all matters affecting them & have their views taken seriously (UNCRC Article 12)

21st November - Governments must do all they can to make sure every child can enjoy their rights. (UNCRC Article 4)

28th November- A child with a disability has the right to live a full & decent life with dignity &, as far as possible, independence & to play an active part in the community. Governments must do all they can to support disabled children & their families (UNCRC Article 23).

5th December- If a country has laws and standards that go further than the present Convention, then the country must keep these laws (Article 41)

12th & 19th December- Every child has the right to think and believe what they choose and also to practise their religion, as long as they are not stopping other people from enjoying their rights (Article 14)