We continue to publish the main points of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The first 10 articles of the Convention, you can explore here.
CTatya 11. Illicit transfer and return
The State must prevent illegal removal of children from the country.
Article 12. The views of the child
The child, in accordance with their age and maturity, has the right to express their views freely in all matters affecting them. To this end, he can be heard in any judicial or account the administrative meeting.
Article 13. Freedom of expression
The child has the right to freely express their opinions, to seek, receive and impart information of any kind, unless it does not harm other people, does not violate the national security and public order.
Article 14. Freedom of thought, conscience and religion
The State must respect the right of the child to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. Parents or guardians of a child should explain to him that right.
Article 15. freedom of association
Children have the right to meet together and to join the group if it does not compromise public safety and order.
Article 16. Protection of the rights to privacy
Every child has the right to privacy. Nobody has the right to harm his reputation, as well as to enter into his house and read his letters without permission. The child has the right to protection from unlawful attacks on his honor and reputation.
Article 17. Access to appropriate information
Every child has the right to access to information. The state should encourage the media to disseminate materials that contribute to the spiritual and cultural development of children, and ban information, causing harm to the child.
Article 18. parental responsibility
Parents have equal responsibility for the upbringing and development of the child. The state should provide appropriate assistance to parents in the upbringing and development of children, as well as ensure the development of a network of children's institutions.
Article 19. Protection from abuse and neglect
The State must protect the child from all forms of violence, neglect and ill-treatment by parents or others, as well as help the child who has been abused by adults.
Article 20. Protection of the child deprived of a family
If a child is deprived of his family, he is entitled to special protection and assistance from the state. State may transfer the child to education to people who respect their own language, religion and culture.
