Protection
The right to be protected from:
 Physical or emotional abuse
 Neglect or abandonment
 Exploitation (e.g. child
labour, child trafficking)
 Harmful or dangerous
situations (e.g. war, natural
disasters)
 Inadequate healthcare and
nutrition
 Unhealthy or dangerous
environments (e.g.
pollution, lack of sanitation)
The right to be protected by:
 Laws and policies that
promote children's well-
being
 Trained and equipped
professionals who can
provide support and care
 Community resources and
services that promote
children's safety and well-
being
Provision
The right to receive:
 Adequate food, water,
shelter, and clothing
 Education and learning
opportunities
 Healthcare and medical
attention when needed
 Protection and support
from family, community,
and society
 The right to have access
to:
 Quality education and
training
 Healthcare services and
facilities
 Social services and
support networks
 Cultural and recreational
activities
Participation
The right to participate in:
 Decision-making
processes that affect their
lives
 Planning and
implementation of
policies and programs
that affect children
 Community activities
and events that promote
children's well-being
 Expressing their views
and opinions on matters
that affect them
The right to have a voice in:
 Family and community
decision-making
processes
 School and educational
decisions
 Local and national
governance processes
 International forums and
organizations that
promote children's rights