2.2 Children & Young People - The Rights of Young People Under International Law

Question 1

finish the sentence: there are a range of i________________ a____________________ which promote the w________________ of children and young people. it is internationally recognised that children and young people deserve s________ protection.

Answer 1

international agreements, welfare, special

Question 2

when was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) created, and what did it outline regarding young people?

Answer 2

1948, and it outlines rights & those rights specific to children

Question 3

what are two articles under the UDHR that protect the rights of children, and explain what they are?

Answer 3

Article 25: every child is entitled to special care (irrespective of whether they are born in or out of wedlock); Article 26: everyone has the right to education

Question 4

when was the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CROC) created, and when was it ratified by Australia?

Answer 4

created in 1989, and ratified by Australia in 1990

Question 5

what principle does CROC revolve around regarding the interests of children when making legal decisions?

Answer 5

revolves around the principle that the ‘best interests of the child’ should be the primary consideration when making legal decisions about children.

Question 6

what are two articles under CROC that protect the rights of children, and explain what they are?

Answer 6

Article 34: Governments should protect children from sexual abuse; Article 37 (C): Every child… shall be treated with humanity and respect.