The vast majority of the countries worldwide have lent its formal support, respect and protection to the human rights of all children in the world. The Convention on the Rights of the Child is a comprehensive treaty addressing children's social, economic, cultural and political rights. It is understood by the world, that these right which children are entitled to are universal and indivisible. Governments are expected to scrutinize all aspects of the law, policy and practice, which impact on Children and ensure that they are fully consistent with the provisions of the Convention. To publicize widely its provisions to both adults and children.
Rights can only be exercise where there is knowledge of their existence.
The Convention contains rights, which address all aspects of children's lives. Article 3 - the obligation of public and private bodies to give primary consideration to the best interests of children when taking actions concerning them. Article 6 - the right to life and optimum survival and development. Article 12 - the right to express views on all matters concerning them and to have those views taken seriously. Individual or civil rights - to a name and identity, to freedom of association, to religion practice, thought and conscience, to expression, to information, to privacy and to respect for physical integrity.