Children's human rights
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is an internationally binding human rights agreement. It outlines the fundamental rights of every child, regardless of their race, religion or abilities.
Rights given under the convention
The Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) has 54 articles that cover all aspects of a child’s life. It entitles every child to claim them.
It also explains how adults and governments must work together to make sure all children can enjoy all their rights.
Safeguarding the convention
The Committee for the Rights of the Child is a United Nations (UN) body of 18 independent experts on child rights from around the world.
Committee on the Rights of the Child
The Committee on the Rights of the Child monitors implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child by its states parties.
Examination of UNCRC
Every six to eight years the UK and devolved governments’ implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is examined by the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.
Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People
Northern Ireland has a Commissioner for Children and Young People. The commissioner safeguards and promotes the rights and best interests of children and young people and other rights guaranteed by the convention. The Commissioner reports to the Assembly and Parliament.