Where applicable, adoption is to be carried out in the best interests of children and with the authorisation of the competent authorities. Furthermore, a child placed by the State for reasons of care, protection or treatment is entitled to have that placement evaluated regularly . Basic health and welfare of children Every child has a right to life, and States Parties shall ensure to the maximum extent possible the survival and development of the child, and the right to the highest attainable standard of health. States shall place special emphasis on the provision of primary and preventive health care, public health education and reduction of infant mortality. They shall encourage international co-operation in this regard and strive to see that no child is deprived of access to effective health services.
Disabled children have the right to special treatment, education and care.
Children also have the right to benefit from social security. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure that children of working parents have the right to benefit from childcare services and facilities for which they are eligible. States Parties recognise the right of every child to a standard of living adequate for the child's physical, mental, spiritual, moral and social development. Education should foster respect for parents, cultural identity, language and values and should prepare the child for a responsible life in society, in a spirit of understanding, peace, tolerance and friendship among all people. Children also have a right to enjoy leisure, recreation and cultural activities.