United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child

If you live away from home, you have the right to ___ to make sure you are being well cared for.

UNCRC rights are a minimum. If there are laws that offer you better protection where you live, those come first.

You have the right to share your ___ freely. Adults should ___ and take you seriously.

You have the right to your own identity, and it should never be taken away from you.

You do not have the right to choose your own friends or to join or set up groups if it harms others.

If you can’t live with your family, you have the right to be looked after by people who respect your culture & language.

You do not have the right to play, rest, or enjoy your life.

You have these rights, no matter who you are, what you look like, what you think or say, or what abilities you have.

You have the right to learn about stuff and share your thoughts and feelings in any way, unless...

You have the right to be protected from ___ and ___ ___.

If you’re adopted or in foster care, you have the right to ___ and the best care possible.

You have the right to be protected from drug-related harms.

Whenever adults make decisions or do things that affect you, they must always...

You have the right to see and live with your parent(s), unless...

You have the right to an education that helps you reach your full potential. It should develop your...

Children coming to Canada as refugees have only a portion of the rights that children born here have.

You have the right to have your basic needs met, which means having access to essential things like...

The government must do all it can to make sure that you can enjoy all your...

You have the right to a ___ and to belong to a ___. You also have the right to know and be cared for by your parents.

You have the right to speak your own language and to follow your family’s way of life.

You have the right to be alive. The ___ must make sure that you can ___ and develop in the best possible way.

You have the right to be protected from things that could harm your...

Your family has ___ and ___ to guide your development and help you know about your rights.

You have the right to access a good...

If you live with a disability, you have the right to special care, education, and treatment so that you can...

If you live in a different country than your parents, you have the right to see them or get back together with them.

You have the right to be protected from being taken or sold (human trafficking).

Not everyone under 18 has rights under the UNCRC.

You have the right to get ___ from many different places and in a way that you can understand.

You have the right to fair treatment and legal help in the justice system.

You have the right to know your rights. Adults should know your rights and...

You have the right to freedom from war. If you’re under ___, you can’t be forced to join an army or take part in war.

You have the right to privacy. Any interference with this right must be reasonable and lawful.

If your family doesn’t have everything they need, you have the right to get extra money and help from the government.

You have the right to the best possible physical and mental health. The government must do everything it can to...

What does the "UNCRC" stand for?

You have the right to be protected from work that could...

You have the right to be protected from sexual abuse and exploitation (being taken advantage of).

You have the right to be raised by both parents, if possible, and the government must help them by...

You have the right to special help if you’ve been...

You have the right to choose your own ___, ___, and ___ as long as it doesn't harm other people.

You have the right to be protected from treatment that is cruel or hurtful, unless you’re in the justice system.

You have the right not to be taken out of the country illegally.