Article 35: Abduction, sale and trafficking

The right of the child to prevented from the abduction, the sale of or traffic in children for any purpose or in any form.

Article 14: Freedom of thought, conscience and religion

States Parties shall respect the right of the child to freedom of thought, conscience and religion, and respect the rights and duties of the parents and to provide direction to the child in the exercise of his or her right in a manner consistent with the evolving capacities of the child.

Article 38: War and armed conflicts

States Parties shall take all feasible measures to ensure that persons who have not attained the age of fifteen years do not take a direct part in, and to ensure protection and care of children who are affected by an armed conflict.

Article 27: Adequate standard of living

The right of every child to a standard of living adequate for the child’s physical, mental, spiritual, moral and social development. The parent(s) for the child have the primary responsibility to secure the conditions of living necessary for the child’s development, and States Parties shall take the financial responsibility for the child, both within the State Party and from abroad. In particular, where the person having financial responsibility for the child lives in a State different from that of the child, States Parties shall promote the accession to international agreements or the conclusion of such agreements, as well as the making of other appropriate arrangements.

Article 21: Adoption

States Parties that recognize and/or permit the system of adoption shall ensure that the best interests of the adopted child.

Article 42: Knowledge of rights

States Parties undertake to make the principles and provision of the Convention widely known, by appropriate and active means, to adults and children alike.

Article 26: Social security

The right of the child to benefit from social security, including social insurance.

Article 5: Parental guidance

States Parties shall respect the responsibilities and rights of parents and the extended family to provide direction in the exercise by the child of the rights recognized in the present Convention and what is applicable with his or her capabilities.

Article 39: Rehabilitation of child victims

States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to promote physical and psychological recovery and social reintegration of a child victi

Article 24: Health and health services

The right of the child to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health and to facilities for the treatment of illness and rehabilitation of health. To diminish infant and child mortality, and ensure the provision of necessary medical assistance and health care to all children, to combat malnutrition and the appropriate health care for mothers.

Article 36: Other forms of exploitation

The right of the child to be protected against all other forms of exploitation prejudicial to any aspects of the child’s welfare.

Article 13: Freedom of expression

The child shall have the right to freedom of expression of all kinds, ask for information, acquire and disseminate them with the laws.

Article 6: Survival and development

Every child has the inherent right to life and States Parties shall ensure to the maximum extent possible the survival and development of the child.

Article 31: Leisure, play, and culture

The right of the child to rest and leisure, to engage in play and recreational and cultural activities.

Article 1 :   Meaning of the Child

A child means every human being below the age of eighteen years unless under the law applicable to the child, majority is attained earlier.

Article 9: Separation from parents

States Parties shall ensure that a child shall not be separated from his or her parents, that such separation is necessary for the best interests of the child, and respect the right of the child to maintain contact with both parents on a regular basis

Article 2 : Non-discrimination

All the rights are applicable on children without discrimination of any kind, irrespective of the child’s or his or her parent’s or legal guardian’s race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national,
ethnic or social origin, property, or disability

Article 3 : Best Interests of the child

All actions concerning child and the best interests of the child shall be a primary consideration.

States Parties must undertake to ensure the child such protection and the necessary care as is necessary for his or her well-being in case of absence of the parents’ care.

Article 22: Refugee children

States Parties shall take appropriate measures to ensure that a refugee child shall receive appropriate protection and humanitarian assistance in the enjoyment of applicable rights set forth in the present Convention.

Article 34: Sexual exploitation

The right of the child to be protected from all forms of sexual exploitation.