This week, we are going to be explore articles 11 and 36.
Article 11 (abduction and non-return of children)
Governments must do everything they can to stop children being taken out of their own country illegally by their parents or other relatives or being prevented from returning home.
Article 36 (other forms of exploitation) Governments must protect children from all other forms of exploitation, for example the exploitation of children for political activities, by the media or for medical research.
To help us understand the articles of this week, have a go with at least 1 of the activities below:
Activity 1
To stay safe, it is important that we all learn to say no when we are not comfortable with something. Read or watch No Means No! by Jayneen Sanders together and discuss having the confidence to say no when something doesn’t feel right.
Activity 2
UNICEF works to protect children’s rights. Why do you think it is important that children should know about their rights? What impact can this have on your life? Write a poem, or a short story, talking about why it’s important for every child to know their rights.
Activity 3
Sometimes children are taken away from their families by force (abducted) and are made to do dangerous or illegal activities. Write a speech or a letter to set out the reasons why abducting children is wrong. Make sure you reference the relevant articles from the CRC to strengthen your argument
