UNCRC Knowledge Quiz

What does UNCRC stand for?

• United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

• United Nations Council on the Regulation of Children

• Universal Network for Child Rights and Care

• United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child

Which of the following is NOT a right under the UNCRC?

• The right to education

• The right to be heard

• The right to leisure, play, and culture

• The right to vote

How many articles are there in the UNCRC?

• 30

• 42

• 54

• 60

Which article of the UNCRC states that every child has the right to life, survival, and development?

• Article 6

• Article 12

• Article 19

• Article 27

What is the primary purpose of the UNCRC?

• To ensure that children are treated as property

• To protect children against all forms of discrimination

• To provide a set of guidelines for child labor

• To promote the rights and well-being of children worldwide

Which article emphasizes the right of the child to express their views freely in all matters affecting them?

• Article 12

• Article 15

• Article 18

• Article 21

How does the UNCRC define a child?

• Anyone under the age of 16

• Anyone under the age of 18

• Anyone under the age of 21

• Anyone attending primary or secondary school

Which of the following is a mechanism for the implementation of the UNCRC?

• Periodic country reports reviewed by the UN General Assembly

• Mandatory implementation laws for all member countries

• Periodic country reports reviewed by the Committee on the Rights of the Child

• Annual global conferences on child rights

What does Article 31 of the UNCRC state about a child's right?

• The right to be protected from hazardous work

• The right to be protected from armed conflict

• The right to rest and leisure, to engage in play and recreational activities

• The right to access healthcare services

Which of the following best describes the principle of "the best interests of the child" as outlined in the UNCRC?

• Children should be taught about their rights and responsibilities at an early age

• In all actions concerning children, the best interests of the child shall be a primary consideration

• Children have the right to make decisions about their own lives

• Parents have the ultimate authority over their children