Children are society’s future but they are vulnerable and defenceless.

That’s why, in 1978, members of the United Nations met to work on the declaration of children’s rights.

On 20 November 1989, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child was signed by 195 countries who committed themselves to building a world fit for children.

This convention contains 54 articles which outline the rights adults must give under 18’s.

The rights to an identity and a nationality, to have a family and to be loved.

The rights to health care and protection from diseases, to have enough nutritious food to eat.

The right to go to school and to play, to not fight in wars or have to work.

The rights to be protected against all forms of violence and abuse.