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What is the Convention on the Rights of the Child?

In this activity, the main points of the Convention on the Rights of the Child are reviewed with the students. The key objective is to create an understanding of what the Convention is and why it is so important. The focus is especially on highlighting the four general principles of the Convention using a chart picture. Emphasize the responsibility of adults to ensure that children’s rights are upheld.  

Exercise:

In this activity, the main points of the Convention on the Rights of the Child are reviewed with the students. The key objective is to create an understanding of what the Convention is and why it is so important. The focus is especially on highlighting the four general principles of the Convention using a chart picture. Emphasize the responsibility of adults to ensure that children’s rights are upheld.  

Students will also learn about Children’s Rights Week in Finland and Children’s Rights Day, which is celebrated on November 20th each year. Additionally, student will learn of this year’s theme: learning through the 2024 information package for Children’s Rights Week. The package includes questions for discussion in pairs or small groups.