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Generally children have two types of human rights under international human rights law.
Firstly, they have the same fundamental general human rights as adults, although some human rights, such as the right to marry, are dormant until they are of age,
Secondly, they have special human rights that are necessary to protect them during their minority. 

1. TYPES OF CHILD’S RIGHTS CDT05212 Lecture 2 nd TOPIC

2. Types of child rights Generally children have two types of  human rights  under  international human rights law . Firstly, they have the same fundamental general human rights as adults, although some human rights, such as the  right to marry , are dormant until they are of age, Secondly , they have special human rights that are necessary to protect them during their minority .  

3. Types of child rights General rights operative in childhood include the:-   Right to security of the person ,  Right to freedom from inhuman, cruel, or degrading treatment , and Right to special protection during childhood .

4. Types of child rights Particular human rights of children among other rights include:- The  right to life , The  right to a name , The  right to express his views in matters concerning the child , The right to freedom of thought, conscience (sense of right and wrong) and religion ,

5. Types of child rights The  right to health care , The  right to protection from economic and sexual exploitation , and The  right to education

6. Types of child rights According to Canadian Organization One Canadian organization categorizes children's rights into three categories :- Provision : Children have the right to an adequate  standard of living ,  health care ,  education  and services, and to  play  and  recreation . These also include a  balanced diet , a warm bed to sleep in, and access to  schooling .

7. Types of child rights… Protection: Children have the right to protection from abuse, neglect, exploitation and discrimination. This includes the right to safe places for children to play; constructive child rearing behavior, and acknowledgment of the evolving capacities of children.

8. Types of child rights… Participation : Children have the right to participate in communities and have programs and services for themselves. This includes children's involvement in libraries and community programs, youth voice activities, and involving children as decision-makers.

9. Types of child rights… Types of child rights According to the Convention on the Rights of the Child The Convention on the Rights of the Child comprises four main pillars - the right to survival, the right to protection, the right to development and the right to participation. These rights are based on the non-discrimination principle and all actions must be in line with the best interest of children.

10. Types of child rights… 1 . The Right to Survival Since the first moment children are born, they have the right to life. They have the right to a registered name and nationality. They have the right to be cared for and protected by their parents and not be separated from their families.

11. Types of child rights… The government needs to safeguard these rights and provide basic services for children to survive and thrive. This includes quality healthcare, age-appropriate nutrition, clean drinking water and a safe place to live as well as access to future opportunities for development .

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13. Types of child rights… 2. The Right to Protection Once children are born and survive, they have the right to be protected from all forms of harm including domestic violence. They must be protected from physical violence and psychological intimidation may they be within and outside their families.

14. Types of child rights… The right to protection also includes being protected from child labour, tasks that are dangerous or impede their education. Likewise , children must be protected from harmful substances and drugs.

15. Types of child rights… Another important aspect is protection from trafficking, smuggling, kidnapping, sexual abuse and all forms of exploitation against children.

16. Types of child rights… The government also has the duty to ensure that child victims are rehabilitated and reintegrated into society with dignity.

17. Types of child rights… In terms of the justice process, every child not only has the right to fair treatment but also unique attention to children’s needs meaning every legal procedure needs to take into account the best interest of children. 

18. Types of child rights… For children separated from their families, they have the right to be protected and cared for with respect to their ethnic background, language, religion, and culture .

19. Types of child rights… In wartime, every child must be protected from war or joining the fighting. When children are refugees, they must have special assistance and protection .

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21. Types of child rights… 3. The Right to Development A child today is an adult of tomorrow. Education and development are essential rights. This should begin with the right to access to early childhood development services and access to information from various sources with parents responsible for giving guidance.

22. Types of child rights… Meanwhile, children with special needs such as children with disabilities must have equal rights to development and education that enable them to realize their potential and meaningfully participate in society.

23. Types of child rights… The right to development also includes the opportunity to further specialized skills and physical and mental abilities that open ways for them to a brighter future and realize their dream. 

24. Types of child rights… 4. The Right to Participation Children are members of society. They may be small in size but they fully have the right to freely express their thoughts, views and opinions, and participate in society particularly in the areas affecting them.

25. Types of child rights… Their voices must be seriously taken into account in line with their age and maturity e.g listening to children’s views and respecting their evolving capacities)

26. Types of child rights… While the government has to facilitate and support the participation of children and youth, everyone also needs to take action to support children and youth to participate and exercise their agency as they are also the main driving force in bringing about positive change to society .

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28. Types of child rights… S pecific protections and provisions for vulnerable populations such as Indigenous children and children with disabilities