Question

Which are the Child rights?

Answer 1

Answer:

Child Rights are referred to as the basic rights to be given to individuals under the age of 18 years.

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child has set out several rights(around 54) for children, some of which are enlisted below:

1. Be recognised

2. Non-discrimination

3. Implementation of their basic rights

4. The inherent right to life

5. Right to a name and nationality

6. Right to adequate care

7. Right to express their views and opinion, freedom of thought and expression

8. Right to education and healthcare.

Answer 2

The 'children's rights' are the type of human rights for children that provide special care and protection against exploitation to children.

Explanation:  

• Any person below 18 years of age is regarded as a child. The rights which are given to such individual are child rights.
• It includes rights for the fulfillment of basic needs including education and health benefits, care from the parents, identity rights, equal protection against crime and abuse.
• The Rights of Children Convention of 1989 was a major step in this direction which has defined the age limit of children.