Today we examined and some key events within the last century that have influenced and promoted the journey towards children”s rights and the creation of the UNCRC.

Here are some of the children’s responses to key dates:

1918 – World War 1 ends

1939-1945 World War 2

• Children losing family members.
• Children evacuated in the Blitz.
• Dad’s injured in war and can’t work.
• Lack of food and medicine.
• Young people taking on jobs of older people.

1922 –BBC found and begin Radio Broadcasts

1936 – BBC begins television Broadcasts

• First time children had access to up to date information.
• People could actually see the problems happening in other parts of the world.

1948 – NHS is founded in the UK

• Getting help from dentists and doctors.
• Medicine to help children feel better.

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Included- Article 17: You have the right to get information that is
important to your well-being, from radio, newspaper, books, computers and other sources. Adults should make sure that the information you are getting is not harmful, and help you find and understand the information you need.

Article 19: You have the right to be protected from being
hurt and mistreated, in body or mind.

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Our Pupil Action Group recorded answers from a children’s rights quiz. We discussed the articles and what they mean for children, adults and governments.

Achieving – Article 1- Everyone under the age of 18 has all the rights in the Convention.

Article 2 – The Convention applies to everyone: whatever their race,

religion or abilities, whatever they think or say, whatever type of

family they come from.

Article 3 – The best interests of the child must be a top priority in all things that affect children.

Article 4 – Governments must do all they can to make sure every child can enjoy their rights.