I Have the Right to be a Child

With a very simple text accompanied by rich, vibrant illustrations, a young narrator describes the variety of rights that every child should have, such as the right to food, water, shelter, education, and freedom from violence. The book emphasizes that these rights are universal, for all children worldwide, regardless of their background. It also highlights the importance of awareness and advocacy for children’s rights. An afterword explains the origin of these rights from the Convention on the Rights of the Child, adopted by the UN in 1989, and emphasizes the ongoing need for implementation and compliance by the 193 states that have ratified the treaty.