Rights of the Child animation

Equality and Human Rights Commission

9 Dec 201403:08

Summary

TLDRThe video script discusses the importance of human rights for young people, focusing on the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). The CRC, a binding international agreement, outlines over 40 rights for children and youth, which the UK government committed to uphold in 1991. It is enforced through UK laws like the Human Rights Act and the Equality Act. The CRC committee, a UN body, evaluates the UK's compliance every five years, with input from various organizations and individuals. The script encourages young people to engage with the CRC committee to ensure their rights are protected and respected.

Takeaways

🌟 Human rights are fundamental for young people, including protection from harm and access to education.
📜 The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is an international agreement outlining the rights of children and young people.
🇬🇧 The UK government agreed to follow the CRC in 1991, committing to protect the rights of children and young people.
📚 The CRC lists over 40 rights, such as the right to education and protection from abuse.
🏛️ Domestic laws like the Human Rights Act and the Equality Act support some of the CRC rights within the UK.
👥 The CRC Committee, composed of United Nations adults, evaluates if the UK government ensures these rights.
📊 The UK government reports to the CRC Committee every 5 years on its efforts to respect and protect children's rights.
📝 Other organizations, like charities and the Children's Commissioners, also report on the government's performance regarding children's rights.
🗣️ The CRC Committee uses all the evidence to question the government and write a report with recommendations.
💡 Young people can engage with the CRC Committee by voicing their concerns and participating in youth councils or through social media.
🔗 For more information and resources on the CRC, visit the Equality and Human Rights Commission website.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the film discussed in the transcript?
-The main focus of the film is human rights, particularly those of young people, and how they are protected.
What does the term 'CRC' stand for as mentioned in the transcript?
-CRC stands for 'Convention on the Rights of the Child', which is an agreement written by the member countries of the United Nations.
How many rights does the CRC list for children and young people?
-The CRC lists over 40 rights that belong to children and young people.
In what year did the UK government agree to follow the CRC?
-The UK government agreed to follow the CRC in 1991.
How does the CRC differ from UK law?
-The CRC is part of international law and works differently from UK law, although there are some laws in the UK that help protect some of the CRC rights.
What are some UK laws that help protect CRC rights?
-Some UK laws that help protect CRC rights include the Human Rights Act and the Equality Act.
What is the role of the CRC Committee?
-The CRC Committee is a group of adults at the United Nations who decide if the UK government is making sure children and young people have their CRC rights.
How often does the UK government report to the CRC Committee?
-The UK government has to report to the CRC Committee every 5 years.
What happens during the reporting process to the CRC Committee?
-During the reporting process, organizations like charities, the Children's Commissioners, and the Equality and Human Rights Commission send reports to the committee, which then asks the government questions at a public meeting in Geneva.
What does the CRC Committee do with the evidence it receives?
-The CRC Committee uses the evidence it receives to write a report that highlights where the government is doing well and sets out recommendations for areas where improvements are needed.
How can young people in the UK get involved with the CRC Committee?
-Young people in the UK can get involved by sharing their thoughts with the CRC Committee, talking to their youth service about getting involved, joining a youth council, using social media to stay informed, and involving their schools or colleges.
Where can one find more information and resources about the CRC?
-More information and resources about the CRC can be found on the Equality and Human Rights Commission's website at www.equalityhumanrights.com.