Children’s Rights for Parents and Carers

What are children’s rights?

Children and young people have 42 rights under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).

These 42 rights give children and young people what they need to grow up happily, healthily and safely.

Here are some resources to help you learn more about your child’s individual rights:

‘Know Your Rights’ Poster

Children’s rights Symbols Pack

Children’s rights: A Guide for Parents

What to do if your child isn’t getting their rights

Our Children’s Rights Advice and Assistance Team offer a free and confidential helpline which is there to advise and assist children and young people or those who care for them if they feel that a child has been treated unfairly.

Learn more about our team and get in touch