Canada History Week 2019

HUMAN RIGHTS THE CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD in child friendly language Every child in Canada and around the world from birth to 18 has rights. Rights are what you should have or be able to do to survive, thrive and meet your full potential. All rights are equally important and are connected to each other.You are born with these rights, and no one can take them away. UNICEF Canada wants to support you and your school as you explore rights, respect and responsibility for yourself and others here and around the world. UNICEF Canada’s Rights Respecting Schools (RRS) initiative uses the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (the Convention) to make sure everyone feels included and respected.This includes giving you meaningful opportunities to voice opinions about your school, and to make it the best school it can be! Article 1 Everyone under 18 has these rights. Article 2 All children have these rights, no matter who they ar e, where they live, what their parents do, what language they speak, what their religion is, whether they are a boy or girl, what their culture is, whether they have a disability, or whether they are rich or poor. No child should be treated unfairly on any basis. Article 3 All adults should do what is best for you. When adults make decisions, they should think about how their decisions will affect children. Article 4 The government has a responsibility to make sure y our rights are protected. T hey must help your family protect your rights and create an environment where yo u can grow and reach you r potential. Article 7 You have the right to a name, and this should be officially recognized by the government.You have the right to a nationality (to belong to a country). Article 9 You have the right to live with your parent(s), unless it is bad for you.You have the right to live with a family who cares for you. Article 8 You have the right to an identity – an official record of who you are. No one should take this away from you. Article 10 If you live in a different country than your parents, you have the right to be together in the same place. Article 11 You have the right to be protected from kidnapping. Article 21 You have the right to care and protection if you are adopted or in foster care. Article 28 You have the right to a good quality education.You should be encouraged to go Article 19 You have the right to be protected from being hurt and mistreated, in body or mind. Article 26 You have the right to help from the government if you are poor or in need. Article 22 You have the right to special protection and help if you are a refugee (if you have been forced to leave your home and live in another country), as well as all the rights in this Convention. Article Your educ help you u your talen Article 23 You have the right to special education and care if you have a disability, as well as all the rights in this Convention, so that you can live a full life. Article 24 You have the right to the best healthcare possible, safe water to drink, Article 18 You have the right to be raised by your parent(s) if possible. Article 25 If you live in care or in ot her situations away from home, you have the right to have Article You have t your own beliefs.Yo help you d right and is best for Article 20 You have the right to special care and help if you cannot live with your parents. Article 27 You have the right to food, clothing, a safe place to live and to have your basic Article 17 You have the right to get information that is important to your well-being, from radio, newspaper, books, computers and other sources. Adults should make sure that the information you are getting is not harmful, and help you find and understand the information you need. ©UNICEF/NYHQ2006-2251/Pirozzi Article You have t your opini adults to li seriously. Article 16 You have the right to privacy. ©UNICEFCanada/2010/SriUtami Canada works with partners, such as the United Nations and the International Labour Organization (ILO), to improve the lives of workers, at home and around the world. Several of the principal United Nations international human rights treaties to which Canada is a party include labour rights. For example, the Convention on the Rights of the Child , which marks its 30th anniversary on National Child Day , November 20, recognizes a child’s right to play and rest, the right to be protected from work that is harmful or dangerous, and the right not to be exploited. Canada, a founding member of the ILO, remains committed to promoting safer workplaces and combatting labour exploitatio . In June 2019, C nada ratified Protocol 29, the Protocol to the Forced Labour Convention and Convention 81 on Labo r Inspection . To learn more about human rights, including your rights in the workplace, visit Canada.ca . Courtesy of UNICEF Canada. Click here to see the full image.