With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, consider the following:

1. The Right to Development
2. The Right to Expression
3. The Right to Recreation

Which of the above is/are the Rights of the child?

1. 1 only
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Option (d) is correct

• The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, adopted in 1989, recognizes a comprehensive set of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of children.
• The Right to Development is explicitly recognised, ensuring the child’s physical, mental, spiritual, moral and social development.
• The Right to Expression is guaranteed under the Convention, allowing children to express their views freely in matters affecting them.
• The Right to Recreation is also included, recognising the child’s right to rest, leisure, play and participation in cultural and artistic activities.

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3