UNICEF Rights Respecting Presentations
We are a Gold Unicef Rights Respecting School.
Children's rights play a huge part in the daily life of our school with our children, staff and parents learning about the rights of the child via UNICEF Articles of the Week and we regularly recognise our Duty Bearers in our school celebration assemblies and in our displays around school.
This week’s assembly links to the following articles:
Article 2 (non-discrimination) - The Convention applies to every child without discrimination, whatever their ethnicity, gender, religion, language, abilities or any other status, whatever they think or say, whatever their family background.
Article 12 (respect for the views of the child) - Every child has the right to express their views, feelings and wishes in all matters affecting them, and to have their views considered and taken seriously. This right applies at all times, for example during immigration proceedings, housing decisions or the child’s day-to-day home life.
Article 13 (freedom of expression) - Every child must be free to express their thoughts and opinions and to access all kinds of information, as long as it is within the law.
Article 19 (protection from violence, abuse and neglect) - Governments must do all they can to ensure that children are protected from all forms of violence, abuse, neglect and bad treatment by their parents or anyone else who looks after them.
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This week’s assembly links to the following articles:
Article 22 (refugee children)
If a child is seeking refuge or has refugee status, governments must provide them with appropriate protection and assistance to help them enjoy all the rights in the Convention. Governments must help refugee children who are separated from their parents to be reunited with them.
Article 10 (family reunification)
Governments must respond quickly and sympathetically if a child or their parents apply to live together in the same country. If a child’s parents live apart in different countries, the child has a right to visit and keep in contact with both of them.
This week’s assembly links to the following articles:
Article 17 (access to information from the media): Every child has the right to reliable information from a variety of sources, and governments should encourage the media to provide information that children can understand. Governments must help protect children from materials that could harm them.
Holocaust Memorial Day takes place on 27 January every year.
27 January marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp. On this day, we remember the six million Jewish people who were killed during the Holocaust, alongside millions of other people who were killed under Nazi persecution and in genocides that followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.
Holocaust Memorial Day is for everyone. Each year, across the UK, thousands of people come together to learn more about the past and take action to create a safer future. The theme for 2022 is One Day – that in the future there may be one day with no genocide.
Holocaust Memorial Day is promoted and supported by the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust.
Find out more: www.hmd.org.uk
This week’s assembly links to the following articles:
Article 2 - The Convention applies to every child without discrimination
Article 19 - Protection from violence, abuse and neglect
Article 37- No child should be tortured, sentenced to death, imprisoned unfairly or treated in a cruel or inhuman way
Article 38- No child under 15 should join the army and children should be protected in war
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The start of a new year is often a time for looking at our lives and making promises to ourselves. The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is a list of promises from world leaders to all the children and young people of the world.
Why do you think education is a central part of that promise? Why does it matter so much?
Article 29 - Goals of education
Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full.
It must encourage the child’s respect for human rights, as well as respect for their parents, their own and other cultures, and the environment.
On 10 December we observe Human Rights Day – the anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Children’s rights are human rights - so let's take a moment to celebrate botOn 3 December we’re celebrating International Day of People with Disabilities. It is a global event which promotes equality for people with disability and celebrates their achievements. It has been celebrated every year since 1981.
Article 14 – Freedom of thought, belief and religion
Every child has the right to think and believe what they choose and also to practise their religion, as long as they are not stopping other people from enjoying their rights.
Governments must respect the rights and responsibilities of parents to guide their children as they grow up.
On 3 December we’re celebrating International Day of People with Disabilities. It is a global event which promotes equality for people with disability and celebrates their achievements. It has been celebrated every year since 1981.
It is also a day to promote awareness of the challenges faced by over 1 billion people living with disabilities, and the role communities and societies play in breaking down barriers to inclusion.
This year’s theme is ‘not all disabilities are visible’.
For more information visit https://idpwd.org/
WebCopy of Article-of-the-Week_International-Day-of-People-with-Disabilities (1).pptxArticle 2 – No discrimination
The Convention applies to every child without discrimination, whatever their ethnicity, gender, religion, language, abilities or any other status, whatever they think or say, whatever their family background.
Article 23 – Children with disabilities
A child with a disability has the right to live a full and decent life with dignity and, as far as possible, independence and play an active part in the community. Governments must do all they can to support disabled children and their families.
On the 20 November we celebrate World Children’s Day, the anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It’s a global day of action for children, by children.
An integral part of World Children’s Day is children and young people learning about their rights and raising their voices on issues that affect them.
For more information and to download the World Children’s Day toolkit with lots of ideas on how to celebrate visit the Unicef website.
November 22nd's articles of the week are:
Article 1 – Definition of the Child
Everyone under the age of 18 has all the rights in the Convention.
Article 4 – Implementation of the Convention
Governments must do all they can to make sure every child can enjoy their rights by creating systems and passing laws that promote and protect children’s rights.
November 15th sees the start of Anti Bullying Week at Lea Forest!
We’re exploring Articles 2 (non-discrimination), 12 (respect for the views of the child) and 19 (protection from violence, abuse and neglect).
The Week is coordinated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance in England and Wales, respectme agency in Scotland and The Northern Ireland Anti-Bullying Forum. This year’s theme is ‘One Kind Word’, spreading kindness across the country.
November 15th's articles of the week are:
Article 2 – Non-discrimination:
The Convention applies to every child without discrimination, whatever their ethnicity, gender, religion, language, abilities or any other status, whatever they think or say, whatever their family background.
Article 12 – Respect for the views of the child:
Every child has the right to express their views, feelings and wishes in all matters affecting them, and to have their views considered and taken seriously. This right applies at all times, for example during immigration proceedings, housing decisions or the child’s day-to-day home life.
Article 19 – Protection from violence, abuse and neglect: Governments must do all they can to ensure that children are protected from all forms of violence, abuse, neglect and bad treatment by their parents or anyone else who looks after them.
Remembrance Day is on November 11th
Remembrance Day is on 11 November and marks the day World War One ended, at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month, in 1918.
It is an opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life in all conflict and wars.
November 3rd's articles of the week are:
Article 38 – War and Armed Conflicts
Governments must not allow children under the age of 15 to take part in war or join the armed forces.
Governments must do everything they can to protect and care for children affected by war and armed conflicts.
Black History Month is celebrated in October every year and is a celebration of key figures and events in Black history.
In 2021 the theme is ‘Proud to Be’, which aims to recognise the achievements and contributions that Black people make to the UK every day, from working on the Covid-19 frontline in hospitals, care homes, schools and supermarkets to the children and young people leading the fight for equality in the classroom.
October 1st's articles of the week are:
Article 2 (non-discrimination)
The Convention applies to every child without
discrimination, whatever their ethnicity, gender, religion,
language, abilities or any other status, whatever they
think or say, whatever their family background.
Article 12 (respect for the views of the child)
Every child has the right to express their views, feelings
and wishes in all matters affecting them, and to have their
views considered and taken seriously.
Article 29 (goals of education)
Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and
abilities to the full.
Article 30 (children from minority or indigenous groups)
Every child has the right to learn and use the language, customs and religion of their family, whether or not these are shared by the majority of the people in the country where they live.
September 24th's article's of the week are:
Article 28 – The Right to Education
Every child has the right to an education. Primary education must be free and different forms of secondary education must be available to every child.
Article 29 – Goals of Education
Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full.
May 10th's article's of the week are:
- Article 9: Separation from parents
All children have the right to live with a family who cares for them. A child or young person must not be separated from their parents unless it is in their best interests (for example if a parent is hurting or neglecting a child). Children whose parents have separated have the right to stay in contact with both parents unless this could cause them harm.
Article 20: Children unable to live with their family
If a child or young person cannot be looked after by their immediate family the government must give them special protection and assistance. This includes making sure the child is provided with alternative care that is continuous and respects the child’s culture, language and religion.
April 26th's article's of the week are:
Article 6: Every child has the right to life.
Governments must do all they can to ensure children survive and develop to their full potential.
Article 24: Every child has the right to the best possible health.
Governments must provide good quality health care, clean water, nutritious food, and a clean environment and education on health and wellbeing so that children can stay healthy. Richer countries must help poorer countries achieve this
March 25th's article's of the week are:
Article 12 - Respect for the views of children
Every child has the right to express their views, feelings and wishes in all matters affecting them, and to have their views considered and taken seriously. This right always applies, for example during immigration proceedings, housing decisions or the child’s day-to-day home life.
Article 13 - Freedom of Expression
Every child must be free to express their thoughts and opinions and to access all kinds of information, as long as it is within the law.
November 25th's article's of the week are:
Article 32 - Protection from Harmful Work
Governments must protect children from economic exploitation and work that is dangerous or might harm their health, development or education. Governments must set a minimum age for children to work and ensure that work conditions are safe and appropriate.
Article 35 - Prevention of Sale and Trafficking
Governments must protect children from being abducted, sold or moved illegally to a different place in or outside their country for the purpose of exploitation.
November 12th's article of the week is:
A focus on the Definition of a child and Article 4 – Making rights real
Article 1 – Definition of a child: All children under 18 have all the rights in the Convention
Article 4 – Making rights real: Governments must do all they can to make sure every child can enjoy their rights by creating systems and passing laws that promote and protect children’s rights.
November 5th's article of the week is:
A focus on anti bullying week and articles that relate to anti bullying
Article 2 - Non-discrimination The Convention applies to every child without discrimination, whatever their ethnicity, gender, religion, language, abilities or any other status, whatever they think or say, whatever their family background.
Article 12 - Respect for the views of the child Every child has the right to express their views, feelings and wishes in all matters affecting them, and to have their views considered and taken seriously. This right always applies, for example during immigration proceedings, housing decisions or the child’s day-to-day home life.
Article 19 - Protection from violence, abuse and neglect Governments must do all they can to ensure that children are protected from all forms of violence, abuse, neglect and bad treatment by their parents or anyone else who looks after them.
October 22nd's article of the week is:
Article 8 – Protection and Preservation of Identity
Every child has the right to an identity. Governments must respect and protect that right, and prevent the child’s name, nationality or family relationships from being changed unlawfully.
October 16th's article of the week is:
Article 27 – Adequate Standard of Living
Every child has the right to a standard of living that is good enough to meet their physical and social needs and support their development. Governments must help families who cannot afford to provide this.
October 8th's article of the week is:
Article 24 - Health Care - ensures that every child has the right to the best possible health.
Governments must provide good quality health care, clean water, nutritious food, and a clean environment and education on health and well-being so that children can stay healthy.
Richer countries must help poorer countries achieve this.
October 1st's article of the week is:
Article 13 - Every child must be free to express their thoughts and opinions and to access all kinds of information, if it is within the law.
Governments must do everything they can to protect the right to express thoughts and opinions and access information.
September 24th's article of the week is:
Article 38 - Governments must not allow children under the age of 15 to take part in war or join the armed forces.
Governments must do everything they can to protect and care for children affected by war and armed conflicts.
July the 2nd' article of the week is:
Article 29 – the goals of education
Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full. It must encourage the child’s respect for human rights, as well as respect for their parents, their own and other cultures and the environment.
June the 30th's article of the week is:
Article 23 - A child with a disability has the right to live a full and decent life with dignity, and as far as possible, independence, and to play an active part in their community.
Governments must do all they can to support disabled children and their families.
June the 17th's article of the week is:
Article 30 - Minority or indigenous groups, culture, language and religion
Every child has the right to learn and use the language, customs and religion of their family whether or not these are shared by the majority of the people in the country where they live.
June the 11th's article of the week is:
Article 30 - Minority or indigenous groups, culture, language and religion
Every child has the right to learn and use the language, customs and religion of their family whether or not these are shared by the majority of the people in the country where they live.
May the 27th's article of the week is:
Article 19 – Protection from violence, abuse and neglect
Governments must do all they can to ensure that children are protected from all forms of violence, abuse, neglect and bad treatment by their parents or anyone else who looks after them.
May the 12th's article of the week is:
Article 28 – the right to education
Every child has the right to an education.
Primary education must be free and different forms of secondary education must be available to every child.
Discipline in schools must respect children’s dignity and their rights.
Richer countries must help poorer countries achieve this.
May the 6th's article of the week is:
Article 14 – Freedom of thought, belief and religion.
Every child has the right to think and believe what they choose and also to practise their religion, as long as they are not stopping other people from enjoying their rights. Governments must respect the rights and responsibilities of parents to guide their child as they grow up.
April the 22nd's article of the week is:
Article 12 – Respect for the views of the child
Every child has the right to express their views, feelings and wishes in all matters affecting them, and to have their views considered and taken seriously.
This right applies at all times, for example during immigration proceedings, housing decisions or the child’s day-to-day home life.
-Updated November 2022