UNCRC Quiz

1. How many articles does the UNCRC have?

• 12

• 42

• 54

• 71

UNCRC rights are indivisible, which means they...

• can’t be taken away from you

• can’t be separated, or placed in an order of importance

• all depend on each other

The four general principles of the UNCRC - Articles, 2, 3, 6, & 12 - help the interpretation of the Convention because...

• They underpin it

• They are more important than the other rights

• They are rights that impact all young people

Article 12 of the UNCRC refers to giving views due weight, this means...

• Simply listening is insufficient; the views of the child have to be seriously considered when the child or young person is capable of forming her or his own views

• The views of children and young people should be the main consideration of decision-makers

• Decision-makers must act immediately to make the changes reflected in the children or young people's views

The obligations of the State include:

• Challenge other countries to uphold Article 12

• Give children and young people the chance to meet with leaders

• Put in place mechanisms to gather the views of children and young people

One young person said that Article 12 means what to them?

• Everything!

• Giving young people the opportunity to share their lived experiences

• Much more than all the other Articles of the UNCRC