The Convention on the Rights of the Child

Plan’s work internationally is focused on “Child Centered Community Development.” This means that children are the center of everything we do. They are consulted on what life is like in the community, the problems and challenges they face, and the work that they would like to do in their communities. They are given the opportunity to put those ideas into motion. It is not only the well-being of the world’s children that is important to Plan, but also their VOICES that are essential.

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child has been signed by 193 countries. It shares Plan’s work putting children center stage and valuing their voices as full stakeholders in finding solutions to problems in their communities and their world.

Children’s Rights touch every issue YUGA works on, globally and locally. So, learn more about the Convention and get active in time to celebrate its 20th birthday on November 20th!

How you can get involved!

1. Educate
   • Know your facts!
     • A few definitions
     • What is the Convention on the Rights of the Child?
     • The debate on the Convention on the Rights of the Child in the US
     • Try the Children's Rights crossword puzzle!
   • Run activities
     • Whose Responsibility?
     • Card Sort
     • Making Space
2. Raise Awareness
   • Pass on the Child Rights Challenge! What do your friends know about children’s rights?
   • Hold a debate
   • Poster the walls!
   • A Day of Silence
3. Advocate
   • Join a call for child participation in the United Nations
   • I have a voice!
4. Fundraise
   • Check out some of the ways you can help children build a better future!

Download the full Convention on the Rights of the Child Toolkit.