Article 3 : The best interests of the child must be a top priority in all decisions and actions that affect children.
Article 4 : Governments must do all they can to make sure every child can enjoy their rights by creating systems and passing laws that promote and protect children’s rights.
Article 5 : Governments must respect the rights and responsibilities of parents and carers to provide guidance and direction to their child as they grow up, so that they fully enjoy their rights. This must be done in a way that recognises the child’s increasing capacity to make their own choices.
Article 6 : Every child has the right to life. Governments must do all they can to ensure that children survive and develop to their full potential.
