Rights of Children

Every child in the world has the right to live a healthy life, both physically and mentally, and to be themselves.
The rights of children are established in the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It recognizes that every child has various rights as a human being just like an adult.
The four fundamental principles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child are as follows:

Four Principles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child

• No discrimination
• Best interests of the child
• The right to live, survive, and develop
• Respect for the views of the child

Minato City Counseling Hotline for Families with Children, Tel: 03-5962-7215