This week our ‘Right of the Week’ is Article 17
Children have the right to get information from the Internet, radio, television, newspapers, books and other sources.
Adults should make sure the information they are getting is not harmful.
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Article of the Week
Article 14 – Freedom of thought and religion
Children can choose their own thoughts, opinions and religion, but this should not stop other people from enjoying their rights. Parents can guide children so that as they grow up, they learn to properly use this right.
Our Right of the Week
This week World Water Day is celebrated on the 22nd of March. We will look at Articles 24, 27 and Global Goal 6, to celebrate water and support our pupils to think about how they can help save and protect this precious resource and encourage others to do the same.
Right of the Week
This week our ‘Right of the Week’ is Article 3 .
Article 3 – Best Interests of the Child
When adults make decisions, they should think about how their decisions will affect children. All adults should do what is best for children. Governments should make sure children are protected and looked after by their parents, or by other people when this is needed. Governments should make sure that people and places responsible for looking after children are doing a good job.
SAFE INTERNET WEEK
On 8 February we celebrate Safer Internet Day – an annual global event promoting safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young people.This year, Safer Internet Day will focus on exploring respect and relationships online. This is a great opportunity to discuss with our learners how they navigate the online world, while making a link to rights. Our activities explore the broad themes of Safer Internet Day with some of them linking to the right to relax and play (Article 31), protection from harm (Article 19) and to the importance of respect and dignity.
Article 19 – Protection from violence
Governments must protect children from violence, abuse and being neglected by anyone who looks after them.
Article 31 – Rest, play, culture, arts
Every child has the right to rest, relax, play and to take part in cultural and creative activities.
Right of the Week
It is Scotland Loves Languages Week. Article 30 of the UNCRC states that we have the right to celebrate and learn about languages and customs.
We are also thinking about identity and how we can support others to feel safe and comfortable to be their true selves, whether that’s in our school, community or beyond.
Article 30 – Minority culture, language and religion
Children have the right to use their own language, culture and religion – even if these are not shared by most people in the country where they live.
Article 2 – No discrimination
All children have all these rights, no matter who they are, where they live, what language they speak, what their religion is, what they think, what they look like, if they are a boy or girl, if they have a disability, if they are rich or poor, and no matter who their parents or families are or what their parents or families believe or do. No child should be treated unfairly for any reason.
Article 13 – Sharing thoughts freely
Children have the right to share freely with others what they learn, think and feel, by talking, drawing, writing or in
any other way unless it harms other people.
Article 17 – Access to information
Children have the right to get information from the Internet, radio, television, newspapers, books and other sources. Adults should make sure the information they are getting is not harmful. Governments should encourage the media to share information from lots of different sources, in languages that all children can understand.
The Right of the Week
In this week’s Article of the Week we’re taking a closer look at Articles 7 and 8. These ensure every child their right to be registered at birth, to have a name, nationality and identity.
Article 7 – Name and nationality
Children must be registered when they are born and given a name which is officially recognized by the government. Children must have a nationality (belong to a country). Whenever possible, children should know their parents and be looked after by them.
Article 8 – IdentityChildren have the right to their own identity – an official record of who they are which includes their name, nationality and family relations. No one should take this away from them, but if this happens, governments must help children to quickly get their identity back.
The Right of the Week
Article 31 – Rest, play, culture, arts
Every child has the right to rest, relax, play and to take part in cultural and creative activities.
RIGHT OF THE WEEK
Article 1 – Definition of a child
A child is any person under the age of 18.
Article 4 – Making rights real
Governments must do all they can to make sure that every child in their countries can enjoy all the rights in this Convention
RIGHT OF THE WEEK
ANTI-BULLYING WEEK
Anti-Bullying Week is taking place from 15 to 19 November, we’re exploring Articles 2 (non-discrimination), 12 (respect for the views of the child) and 19 (protection from violence, abuse and neglect).The Week is coordinated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance in England and Wales, respectme agency in Scotland and The Northern Ireland Anti-Bullying Forum. This year’s theme is ‘One Kind Word’, spreading kindness across the country.
Article 2 – No Discrimination.
All children have all these rights, no matter who they are, where they live, what language they speak, what their religion is, what they think, what they look like, if they are a boy or girl, if they have a disability, if they are rich or poor, and no matter who their parents or families are or what their parents or families believe or do. No child should be treated unfairly for any reason.
Article 12 – Respect for Children’s Views
Children have the right to give their opinions freely on issues that affect them. Adults should listen and take children seriously.
Article 19 – Protection from Violence
Governments must protect children from violence, abuse and being neglected by anyone who looks after them.
