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The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is a universally agreed set of non-negotiable standards and obligations. These basic standards — also called human rights — set minimum entitlements and freedoms that should be respected by governments.

The Convention is the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history. It is founded on respect for the dignity and worth of each individual, regardless of race, colour, gender, language, religion, opinions, origins, wealth, birth status or ability and therefore apply to every human being, everywhere.

The four core principles of the Convention are:

  • non-discrimination
  • devotion to the best interests of the child
  • the right to life, survival and development
  • and respect for the views of the child.

The Convention protects children's rights by setting standards in health care, education, and legal, civil and social services.

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P: 02 9248 0970

E: acyp@acyp.nsw.gov.au

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NSW Advocate for Children and Young People

Ground Floor, 219-241 Cleveland Street, Strawberry Hills NSW 2012

 

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NSW Advocate for Children and Young People

Locked Bag 5000, PARRAMATTA NSW 2124

 

The Advocate for Children and Young People is under the DCJ ABN 36 433 875 185.

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We acknowledge Aboriginal people as the First Nations Peoples of NSW and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future.

 

Informed by lessons of the past, ACYP is improving how we work with Aboriginal people and communities. We listen and learn from the knowledge, strength and resilience of Stolen Generations Survivors, Aboriginal Elders and Aboriginal communities.