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CHILD RIGHTSCALENDAR

Artwork by Miriam Cox

2013


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WHAT ARE RIGHTS?Everyone has rights no matter who they are, where they come from or what they believe.

Rights are things that every person needs to survive and develop to their full potential

like the right to freedom of expression, protection, culture and play, education and health

care.

Childrens rights are protected by an agreement between almost every country in the

world to uphold and realise childrens rights. This agreement is called the Convention on

the Rights of the Child (CRC).

OF THE CHILD?

Children and young people under the age of 18 need the protection of the Convention

because they need unique care and protection. Children are often more vulnerable and

their opinions are too often overlooked.

The Convention protects every childs right to:

a childhood and to be protection from harm

be educated, which includes all girls and boys completing primary school

be healthy through having access to clean water, nutritious food and medical care be treated fairly, which includes changing laws and practices that are unfair on

children

be heard and have their views considered in matters that affect them

WHY DO CHILDREN NEED THE CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REALISING CHILDRENS RIGHTS?

Everybody! Because everybody has rights this means that everybody, including children

have the responsibility to respect and realise these rights for others.

Governments in particular have the responsibility to make these rights available to

everyone, and making sure that all parents and children know and understand childrens

rights as set out in the Convention on the Rights of the Child.


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JANUARY

Every child has rights no matter who they are,

where they come from or what they believe.

This means children also have the responsibility to respect the

rights of others, including other children and adults.

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Adapted from Article 2 of the CRC

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AUSTRALIA

DAY


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RUARY


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WORLD DAY

OF SOCIAL

JUSTICE

Every child has the right to special help or care if

they have any kind of disability.

This means children have the responsibility to treat others

equally and help children who need support. Adapted from Article 23 of the CRC

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5TH

ANNIVERSARY

OF THE APOLOGY

TO INDIGENOUS

AUSTRALIANS


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ARCH


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Every child has the right to be treated equally and

fairly.

This means children also have the responsibility to treat others

with respect. Adapted from Article 2 and Article 23 of the CRC

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INTERNATIONALWOMANS DAY

WORLD

HARMONY

DAY

WORLD

WATER

DAY


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PRIL


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Every child has the right to survive, live a full life

and grow up healthy.

This means children also have the responsibility to help make

sure people in need also enjoy this right. Adapted from Article 6 of the CRC

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NATIONAL

YOUTH

WEEK

WORLD

MALARIA

DAY


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4321MOTHERSDAY

Every child has the right to know and grow up

with the support of their family.

This means children also have the responsibility to respect,

support and care for their family. Adapted from Article 9 and Article 18 of the CRC

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NATIONAL

VOLUNTEER

WEEK

NATIONAL

SORRY DAY


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JUNE


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WORLDREFUGEEDAY

Every child has the right to relax, play and meet with other

children, to feel safe and have their rights respected.

This means that children can choose their own friends but also

have the responsibility to include all children and ensureeveryone has the opportunity to participate.

Adapted from Article 15 and Article 31 of the CRC

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WORLD

ENVIRONMENT

DAY

WORLD

DAY AGAINST

CHILD LABOUR


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JULY


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NAIDOCWEEK

Every child has the right to think and develop

freely and use the language and customs of their

family.

This means children also have the responsibility to respect other

peoples language, culture and beliefs. Adapted from Article 14 and Article 30 of the CRC

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Every child has the right to survive and develop

through access to good health care, nutritious

food and clean water.

This means children also have the responsibility to help others be

healthy and thrive. Adapted from Article 6 and Article 24 of the CRC

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NATIONAL

ABORIGINAL &

TORRES STRAIT

ISLANDER CHILDRENS

DAY

INTERNATIONALYOUTH DAY

BOOK WEEK

WORLD

HUMANITARIAN

DAY


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TEMBER


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DAYFATHERS

Every child has the right to feel safe, live in a safe

environment and be protected from neglect or

abuse.

This means children also have the responsibility to help others

feel secure and protected. Adapted from Article 19 and Article 27 of the CRC

30INTERNATIONAL

LITERACY DAY

INTERNATIONAL

DAY OF PEACE


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TOBER


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CHILDRENSWEEK

Every child has the right to an education that

respects and develops their personality and

abilities to their full potential.

This means children also have the responsibility to make the

most of their education and respect the abilities of others.Adapted from Article 28 of the CRC

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WORLD

TEACHERS

DAY

INTERNATIONAL

DAY OF THE GIRL

CHILD

WORLD

MENTAL

HEALTH DAY

GLOBAL

HANDWASHING

DAY

DAY FOR

CHILDREN

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VEMBER


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Every child has the right to speak freely about matters that

concern them and for their opinions to be listened to.

This means children have the responsibility to listen to others

and respect their opinions. Adapted from Article 12 of the CRC

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WORLD

TOILET DAY

UNIVERSAL

CHILDRENS

DAY (GLOBAL)


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ERMON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN

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Every child has the right to a name and identity.

This means children have the responsibility to respect the names

and nationalities of others. Adapted from Article 7 of the CRC

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WORLD AIDS

DAY

INTERNATIONAL

DAY FOR PEOPLELIVING WITH A

DISABILITY

HUMAN

RIGHTS DAY

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