Convention on the Rights of the Child

Question 1

Article 1

Answer 1

a child means every human being below the age of eighteen years unless under the law applicable to the child, majority is attained earlier.

Question 2

Article 6

Answer 2

States Parties recognize that every child has the inherent right to life.

Question 3

Article 8

Answer 3

Respect the right of the child to preserve his or her identity, including nationality, name and family relations as recognized by law without unlawful interference.

Question 4

Article 15

Answer 4

recognize the rights of the child to freedom of association and to freedom of peaceful assembly.

Question 5

Article 29

Answer 5

the education of the child shall be directed to:

The development of the child’s personality, talents and mental and physical abilities to their fullest potential;