The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

Learn about your rights!  

Every child and youth in Canada, and around the world, has rights. All rights are important and connected to one another. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child explains children's rights and the responsibilities that governments have to protect children's rights.  

Poster

Thanks to UNICEF Canada and Child Rights Connect, we are pleased to provide this vibrant child-friendly poster version of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Please feel free to print and distribute for your use. 

Videos

Here are some of our favourite video resources about the UNCRC and children and youth rights:

• "Just a kid" from UNICEF - For Every Child 
• "Why We Need to Talk" from UNICEF Canada - One Youth
• "Treaty Bodies - CRC" from  United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner 
• "Childhood is Not a Mental Disorder" from Citizens Commission on Human Rights 

If you are curious about the United Nations itself, this video, "United Nations - explained", is from CBC Kids News. 

Learn more about the UNCRC by connecting with our Office:

• 1-902-368-5630 or toll free 1-833-368-5630
• voiceforchildren@ocyapei.ca
• 119 Kent Street, BDC Place - Suite 500 Charlottetown, PEI, C1A 1N3

Our Office hours are: 

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm