Children's Rights
/ˈtʃɪldrənz raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal entitlements and protections afforded to individuals under the age of majority, ensuring their welfare, development, and participation in society.
Children's rights include access to education and protection from exploitation.
- (n.) Rights recognized by international treaties, such as the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, establishing standards for treatment and care of minors.
The country ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child to reinforce children's rights.
Forms
- children's rights
- children's right
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Commentary
Children's rights often require balancing parental authority with the child's best interests and evolving capacities.
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