The Convention on the Rights of the Child
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child guarantees every child the right to protection and participation and the opportunity to live a good and happy life. The Convention applies to everyone under the age of 18 and seeks to strengthen children’s human rights. Use the links below to learn more about the Convention on the Rights of the Child and how its implementation is monitored, as well as essential information about children’s rights.
Basic information about human rights and children’s rights
The Convention on the Rights of the Child
Realisation and monitoring of rights
The general principles
The four general principles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child are of particular importance in the Convention’s implementation and interpretation. They concern non-discrimination, the best interests of the child as a primary consideration, the child’s right to life, survival and development, and respecting the child’s views.
On this website you will find information about children’s rights for:
General comments
The General comments of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child are an important resource for everyone working with children, as they help in understanding and interpreting the content of the Convention and the obligations it entails.
All General Comments of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child can be found in one place on the website of the Office of the Ombudsman for Children in Finland.