Convention on the Rights of the Child
In 1989 the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child. For the first time in history, this international treaty recognised that children have human rights and are not possessions. This Convention also recognised the importance of parents and families in providing the best environment for children to grow.
Rights which have been embedded into Family Law and my obligation as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. Rights which parents would agree with and not find difficult to enforce on a day to day basis.
The four foundation principles of the Convention are:
Rights which have been embedded into Family Law and my obligation as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. Rights which parents would agree with and not find difficult to enforce on a day to day basis.
The four foundation principles of the Convention are:
- Free from discrimination
- The best interests of the child to be a primary consideration in all actions concerning children
- The right to life, survival and development
- The right to be heard
The Rights of the Child speak for themselves and are constantly at the forefront of any family dispute resolution or counselling session, where children are involved.