In 1989 the United Nations Convention Rights of the Child (UNCRC) was created to protect the rights of children. It is a very specific list of all the things children need.

The UNCRC explains that all children everywhere have the same human rights as adults, as well as extra rights that they need so that they can learn, grow, play, develop and reach their full potential.

There are 54 articles included in the UNCRC, all dealing with different children’s rights. Each and every one is vital to the wellbeing of children and they are all equally important.