K2S1118 The legislation guidelines and policies which form the basis for action to safeguard children

K2S1118 The legislation, guidelines and policies which form the basis for action to safeguard children.

Children’s Rights:-

Every child and young person has rights, no matter who they are or where they live. These are enshrined in the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child, based on the world’s first declaration on children’s rights.

Every child has an inherent right to life.
Right to a name.
A Nationality.
The right to preserve their own identify.
Every child has the freedom to think.
Every child has the freedom of speech.
Every child has the right to freely express their view.
Every child has the right to be heard in all decision making that affect them.
Full and harmonious development of his or her personality.
Every child should have the right to know and be cared for by their parents.
Grow up within a family environment, in an atmosphere of happiness, love and understanding.
Every child has the right to a safe and secure environment.
Every child has the freedom of equality and solidarity.
Clean water.
Food.
Clothing.
Shelter.
Warmth.
Every child has the right to an Education.
Access to Health care services / medical treatment.
State support for the child’s family.
Protection from exploitation.
Protection from violence.
Protection from neglect.
Protection from abuse.
Protection from discrimination.
Social and cultural rights.
Legal protection, before as well as after birth.
Mentally or physically disabled child has the right to enjoy a full and decent life, in conditions which ensure dignity, promote self-reliance and facilitate active participation in the community.
Disabled child has the right to special care.
Every child has the right to benefit from social security.
Freedom to recreational activities appropriate to age range.
No child should be subjected to inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, neither capital punishment or life imprisonment without possibility of release. (below eighteen years of age).
No child should be deprived of their liberty.