A taxonomy of the articles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
| UN Convention on the Rights of the Child | |
| Economic rights | Adequate standard of living Social security Protection from economic exploitation |
| Cultural rights | Respect for language, culture and religion Abolition of traditional practices likely to be prejudicial to a child’s health |
| Social rights | Life, survival and development Best possible health and access to healthcare Education Play Family life or alternative care Family reunification Fullest social inclusion for disabled children Support for parents to ensure protection of children’s rights |
| Protective rights | Promotion of a child’s best interests Protection from abuse and exploitation Protection from armed conflict Protection from harmful drugs Protection from trafficking Rehabilitative care after abuse or neglect |
| Civil and political rights | Heard and taken seriously Freedom from discrimination in the exercise of rights Freedom of religion, association and expression Privacy and information Respect for physical and personal integrity Freedom from all forms of violence, torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment Due process in the law Recognition of the importance of treating the child with respect within the justice system Not to be detained arbitrarily |
UN, United Nations.