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Youth Rights Radio PSA: Participation

Just like us, when no one listens to them, youth feel powerless and vulnerable. Listening to children and young people is not always easy, but it is very important to their positive development. That’s why the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child gives children and youth the right to participate in matters that affect them, as a fundamental right for all those under the age of 18 years. Read more about how to engage youth in this article by child rights expert Dr. Katherine Covell. 

Check out our second PSA in a series of 6.
Listen for it on radio stations throughout the province!

We gratefully acknowledge Coast Capital Savings for their support of this project. Without them this project would not be possible. 



 
What are children's rights?
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child represents a global consensus on what childhood should be. Children’s rights include the right to play and rest, the right to privacy, and protection from cruel punishment, harmful drugs, and sexual exploitation. These rights outline the minimum standards for healthy development. You can use these rights in your work to take action for children and youth.




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