The United Nations issued it's declarations on the rights of the child in 1959 in an attempt to relieve the suffering of children in poor and war-torn countries . It came into force as a convention in 1990 and gas been agreed to by 191 countries. Only Somalia and USA have not signed. All the countries who have signed the convention agree to make sure that children aged under 18 have certain basics rights, such as housing and medical care. Recent optional additions include one to make sure that children will not have to serve in military action.
The Convention on the rights of the child states that all have right to:
A name and nationality
Affection, love, understanding and material security
Adequate nutrition, housing and medical serve
Special care if disabled - physically, mentally or socially
Be among the first to receive protection and relief in all circumstances
Be protected against all forms of naglect, cruelty and exploitation
Full opportunity for play and recreation and equal opportunity to free and compulsory education, to enable the child to develop his/her individual abilities and to become a useful member of society.
Develop his/her full potential in condition of freedom and dignity.
Be brought up in a spirit of understanding, tolerance, friendship among peoples, peace and universal brotherhood.
Enjoy these rights regardless of race, colour, sex, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin of property, birth or others status.