Children's Rights

"I want all children to be considered as persons with rights that we must, as a society, understand, respect, and fulfill."

- The Honourable Landon Pearson

Explore your rights!

There are so many tools for children, youth and grown ups to learn about children's rights! Use the links below to explore and find some inspiration for your art!

Children's Rights Resources

UNCRC

The UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) is a global agreement that protects the rights of all children.

Click "Read More" to visit the UNCRC website and explore all the articles

Shaking the Movers

Shaking the Movers is a youth-led workshop series by Carleton’s Landon Pearson Centre that empowers young people across Canada to discuss their rights under the UNCRC and share their voices with decision-makers.

UNICEF Right Runner

Right Runner is a free mobile game by UNICEF that invites youth to learn about their rights. Navigate obstacle-filled levels, collect megaphones to amplify your voice — all while discovering how every kid’s rights matter.

Child Friendly Tools

UNICEF has created a child-friendly version of the UNCRC articles to make it easier for kids to learn about their rights.

Click "Read More" to check these out. There is also a poster with icons!

What is the UNCRC? What is an article?

The UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) is a special agreement between countries that promises to protect the rights of all children and young people. These rights make sure every child can be safe, healthy, learn, have a say, and be treated fairly.

The articles are like chapters in this agreement — each one explains a different right. Check out some examples below!

Article 8: Preservation of Identity

You have the right to your own identity – an official record of who you are. This includes your name, nationality and family relations. No one should take this away from you, but if this happens, governments must help to quickly get your identity back.