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All about the United Nations convention on the rights of the child the ( UNCRC)
The United Nations (the UN) is a gathering of 192 countries. It was set up to help make the world a more peaceful and fair place for us all. The 192 countries meet in the General Assembly, which is like a world parliament.
The countries of the UN have written conventions which say what they agree to do to make the world peaceful and fair. A convention is a collection of rules or things that should be done by every country.
One of the most important UN Conventions is about children's rights; your rights. It's called the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (the UNCRC).
The rights in the UNCRC belong to every child and young person from birth to the age of 18.
The United Kingdom ( UK) Government has signed the UNCRC which means that in all the countries of the UK, including Scotland, children should have the rights that have been promised.
Every 5 years the UK Government has to report to a special United Nations Committee on what is happening about children's rights.
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In Scotland the Government prepares a report too. The Scotland Report is divided into different parts just like this booklet.
Part 01 is about making right happen
Part 02 is about fairness, freedom and having your say
Part 03 is about being healthy
Part 04 is about education and things to do
Part 05 is about family life and being cared for
Part 06 is about being safe and protected
In 2007 Scotland elected a new Government.
This booklet is about what the last Government did about children's rights.
The booklet is a part of the new Government's plan to let you know more about your rights.
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