Children's rights

Reviews the history of rights for children, discussing the nearly worldwide adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child; looks at what the document says about a child's right to a good home; and includes the stories of several children.

Discusses the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, focusing on the articles that ensure the right to good health, and looks at conditions in various places of the world that prevent children from getting the medicine, water, and food they need to stay healthy.

Examines the right of all children to receive an education that suits their needs.