The human rights of every person under 18 years old is the focus of these rights.
The main international human right treaty is called the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), which Australia ratified and so came into force in December 1990.
Central to the CRC is that every person under 18 years of age has basic civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. These include:
- The right to life
- The right to his or her own name and identity
- The right to be protected from abuse or explotation.
- The right to an education
Other Important Treaties Working for the Rights of the Child include:
In addition to the CRC, Australia has also agreed to uphold the rights set out in the following treaties which each compliment the CRC with respect to rights of the child:
Check out the following links for free downloadables:
UNICEF has a child-friendly version of the CRC on its website
The Human Rights Commission of Australia has a downloadable CRC poster for kids of all ages
Download the poster courtesy of Save the Child and have fun learning more about how Australia can meet its obligations to these essential rights of the child.
