The UNCRC for pupils
Listening Learn more about the UNCRC and children's rights. Students in grade 6 at Rosenlundsskolan in Jönköping have learned more about the Convention on the Rights of the Child and then created 7 movie clips to tell other children about their rights.
What is the UNCRC?
The Convention on the Rights of the Child consists of 54 articles, each of which is a rule. Under the Convention, all children up to the age of 18 have their own rights. When making a decision that affects a child, adults must listen to the child's thoughts and opinions. Parents have primary responsibility for their children. The state should support parents and make it easier for them to care for their children.
All countries that have signed up to the CRC must do so. Today, all countries in the world, except the United States, have chosen to comply with the CRC.
Articles of the UNCRC for pupils
Four articles are key principles
Four articles of the CRC are core principles. This means that no matter which of the 54 articles you are talking about, the four core principles must always be included.
The four main principles are:
- Article 2 - All children have equal rights and equal value.
- Article 3 - The best interests of the child shall be a primary consideration in all decisions concerning children.
- Article 6 - Every child has the right to survive and develop.
- Article 12 - Every child has the right to be listened to in matters concerning him or her.
Films on the UNCRC
Eis in year 6 at Rosenlundsskolan in Jönköping has together with Erikshjälpen Rafiki made films about the Convention on the Rights of the Child. They have learned about about the Convention and then created the films to tell other children about their rights. They give examples from everyday life and show what children's rights look like in other parts of the world.
The equal value of all
All children have the same rights and equal value
Best interests of the child
The best interests of the child must be a primary consideration in all decisions affecting children.
Life and development
Every child has the right to survive and to develop.
The right to your identity
Children's right to their own identity.
The right to your family
Children's right to live in a family that cares for them.
The right to be listened to
Every child has the right to be listened to on matters concerning them.
Freedom of expression
Children have the right to freedom of expression.
Religious freedom
Children's right to freedom of opinion and religion.
Adequate standard of living
All children have the right to food, clothing and a safe home.
Play, rest and leisure
Children have the right to play, rest and leisure.
