Convention - is an international legal instrument that recognizes the human rights of children from 0 to 18 years. Convention was adopted 20 November 1989.
In our country the Convention on the Rights of the Child entered into force September 15, 1990. This means that our government must comply with all the provisions of this Convention.
Article 1. definition of the child
Every person under 18 is considered to be in accordance with the law of their country, and the child has all the rights of prisoners in the Convention.
Article 2. Preventing discrimination
Every child, regardless of race, sex, language, religion, wealth or social origin, has all the rights under this Convention. No one should be discriminated against.
Article 3. The best interests of the child
State, when making decisions, should provide the best interests of the child and provide them with special protection and care.
Article 4. Implementation of rights
State must do everything possible to implement all the rights of the child recognized by the Convention.
Article 5. Family upbringing and development of children's abilities
The State must respect the rights, duties and responsibilities of parents in the upbringing of the child in view of its development.
Article 6. The right to life, survival and development
Every child has the right to life and the state is obliged to ensure the survival and development of the child, keeping his mental, emotional, mental, social and cultural level.
Article 7. Name and nationality
Every child has the right to name and nationality at birth, as well as the right to know their parents and rely on their care.
Article 8. preservation of identity
The State must respect the right of the child to preserve his or her identity, including name, nationality and family ties, and should help the child in case of hardship.
Article 9. Separation from parents
The child should have to live separately from their parents against their will, except when it is in its interests. A child who does not live with both parents, has the right to meet with both of them on a regular basis. If as a result of state decisions a child separated from one or both parents, the State must provide all necessary information about the whereabouts of his parents, except when it is likely to harm to kid.
Article 10. Family reunification
If the child and his parents live in different countries, all of them should be able to cross the borders of these countries and to enter their own in order to maintain a personal relationship.
