Children’s rights is a very wide topic as it touches on every aspect of children’s lives. In summary, children have the right to survival and protection and the right to develop to their full potential. They also have the right and responsibility to help build a better world in partnership with adults.
On this website you can find information on children’s rights including:

• Policy and laws that uphold children’s rights, such as the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, the United Nation’s Convention on the Rights of the Child, the South African Bill of Rights, and others.
• Resources, news, and advocacy campaigns on particular issues affecting children such as education, family life, discipline, poverty, violence, HIV/AIDS, disability, and many others.
• The voice of children themselves especially in the photo-documentary “Visions & Voices: Children’s Rights & Realities”.

You can also find information about the Children's Rights Centre, our work and publications.

Read on and join us in the challenge to meet children's needs first!

Most children get the support they need to grow up secure, healthy and independent. But not always. Some children are abused or neglected. The harm they suffer can last a lifetime. Whether we are relatives  of children, or just ordinary citizens, we all have a role in ensuring the safety and well-being of children. If you think a child - any child - is being abused or neglected you must report the case to the police, organizations which endeavour to protect children, or the Ministry for welfare of children. There are various helplines which you could call. If you think that legislation, green papers or organizational rules threaten - or do not support - the rights of children, make your voice heard.