Children's Rights
Does every child have the same rights, everywhere in the world?
Ideally, yes. But the reality is often different. Every day, millions of children have their fundamental rights violated. At A.D.E.L.F.E (Adoption et Droits des Enfants pour une Liaison Familiale et Équitable.), we fight so that every boy and every girl, without exception, can grow up safe and fulfilled, protected from abuse and violence.
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
Adopted on November 20, 1989, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is a historic milestone. It is the most ratified treaty in the world and recognizes children as individuals in their own right, with fundamental rights and the capacity to express their opinions.
The UNCRC consists of 54 articles that cover all aspects of a child's life and three optional protocols. It establishes four fundamental principles that guide all actions for children:
- Non-discrimination : All children, without distinction, have the same rights.
- Best interests of the child : All decisions must consider the optimal well-being of the child.
- Right to life, survival and development : Every child has the right to grow and develop to their full potential.
- Participation : The child has the right to express their opinion and to be heard on matters that concern them.
Every year on November 20, World Children's Day reminds us of the importance of these principles and the road ahead to guarantee them for all.
The fundamental rights of every child
Right to identity and nationality
Every child has the right to have a name, a nationality, and a recognized identity, essential for their protection and access to services.
Right to grow up in a family
The fundamental right of every child is to grow up in a loving and stable family environment, essential for their harmonious development.
Right to protection from violence and abuse
Children have the right to be protected from all forms of violence, exploitation, neglect, and abuse, whether physical or mental.
Right to health and well-being
Access to healthcare, adequate nutrition, safe drinking water, and a healthy environment, essential for their survival and development.
Right to education
Every child has the right to a quality education that promotes the development of their personality, talents, and abilities.
Right to play and leisure
Children have the right to rest, play, and participate in recreational activities appropriate for their age and development.
Right to freedom of expression
The child has the right to freely express their opinion on all matters concerning them, according to their age and maturity.
Right not to work
Children must be protected from any form of work that is harmful to their health, education, or development.
Your action, their right to a future.
Every adoption journey, every support you provide, is a concrete step to ensure that the fundamental rights of every child are respected. Give them the chance to grow up in a loving and secure home.
