Starting with me
It is important to look after yourself and be aware of your rights. The Convention on the Rights of the Child lays out the fundamental human rights of children. It was adopted on 20 November 1989. The Convention is guided by four fundamental principles:
1. You should not suffer discrimination.
2. Your best interests should be at the top of the agenda when decisions affecting you are being made.
3. You have the right to survive and develop. This includes the right to mental and physical well-being.
4. You should be free to express your views. And these views should be taken into account in all matters that affect you.
You can find out more about the Convention on the Rights of the Child on Unicef's Voices of Youth website.
Unfortunately some children in the world are exploited and their rights are ignored. See the Child Exploitation campaigns page to find out how you can take action to prevent children from being exploited.