People who believe in the rights of children work to make sure that every child has a great childhood and is safe from harm. They understand that children are humans who have different needs than adults, and that they must be able to follow their dreams. The term ‘children’ refers to anyone who is under the age of 18. There are many ways that people can support children and their families to have great lives. One way is to help children learn about their rights and how to protect themselves, and another way is to get involved in children’s causes, like helping to give kids the education that they deserve.

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is a set of 54 articles that spell out all the rights that children have worldwide. It is the most ratified, or agreed upon, of all international human rights treaties. All countries except the United States and Somalia have signed the CRC, meaning that they agree to uphold its provisions.

Among its provisions, the CRC says that children have the right to life and basic food, shelter and health care. They also have a right to play, rest and take part in cultural activities. They can use their own language, religion and culture, even if these are not shared by the majority of the people in their country. They should not be discriminated against on the basis of their gender, sex, race or social origin.

Children have a right to be protected from all forms of violence, including physical, emotional and sexual abuse. They can also ask for help if they are being hurt or harmed in any way, and the government should give them that help. They should not have to do dangerous or harmful work, and they have a right to be paid fairly for their labor. They also have a right to a good education and to freedom of speech and thought.

The CRC says that children have the right to be listened to and their opinions taken into consideration in decisions that affect them, especially when they are young. They can join groups and organizations, and they have the right to transmit information to other children or to the general public through radio, television, books and the internet.

The CRC also says that children have the right to protection from research that could harm them or be bad for their education, health or development. This means that the government should ensure that all researchers, not just those who are scientists, are following rules to protect children in their work. It is important that adults know how to talk with children about things they may not understand, but they should never use force or humiliation to discipline them or make them do anything against their will. This is considered a form of harm to a child, and it can be very damaging to their mental and physical health.