Name: Aira Clair T.

Alcano
BSN 1-F

Child Rights

Children’s rights is a highly important and oft-discussed issue in our society today. It can be
defined as the rights of children to be protected from harm and to have access to resources and
opportunities that will enable them to develop to their fullest potential.

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) was created in 1989 to ensure
that every child is provided with the necessary rights to allow them to reach their full potential. This
includes the right to life, the right to health and education, the right to protection from violence and
exploitation, and the right to freedom of thought, expression and opinion.

It is important to note that these rights are not just limited to the physical well-being of the child,
but also encompass their mental and emotional wellbeing. This means that children should be
allowed to express themselves freely, and be provided with access to adequate resources and
opportunities to enable them to reach their full potential.

Unfortunately, despite the progress that has been made, many children are still denied their
basic rights. This can be due to a variety of factors, including poverty, inequality and discrimination.
It is essential that these issues are addressed in order to ensure that all children are able to access
their rights.

In order to ensure that all children are provided with their rights, it is essential that governments
take a proactive approach and implement policies and legislation to protect children’s rights. It is also
important to ensure that children are well educated about their rights, and that adults are held
accountable for any violations. Additionally, it is important that adults are mindful of the importance
of respecting children’s rights and that they make sure to always act in the best interests of the child.

In conclusion, children’s rights are an important issue that should be taken seriously. It is
essential that adults take responsibility for protecting the rights of all children, by implementing
appropriate policies and legislation and by educating children about their rights. Only then can we
ensure that all children are provided with the necessary resources and opportunities to reach their
full potential.