The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is a special set of human rights for children
Getting It Right
The latest in the 'Getting It Right' series, Children's rights in the COVID-19 response outlines what has worked for children in the COVID-19 response over the last year and recommends ways to better implement children’s rights in laws, policies and practices.
Getting It Right Series
Getting It Right: Building Blocks - April 2018
This new report looks at how the New Zealand Government can build the foundations for implementing the Children’s Convention in Aotearoa.
New Zealand is required to report to the UN every five years how it is implementing the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The UN Committee examines New Zealand's evidence and reports back areas of improvement needed to ensure all children have their rights met
Our role in the Children's Convention
We are responsible for raising awareness and understanding of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and advancing and monitoring how the Government applies the Convention.
Read moreThe Children's Convention's reporting cycle
The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child examines New Zealand's implementation of the Convention every five years.
Read moreChildren's Convention - the basics
The rights in the Children’s Convention apply to everyone under 18 years of age. Here is a summary of the Convention for children and young people.
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