This is a good time to understand a few things that historically set us on the right path to determining child rights. The Declaration of the Rights of the Child is an international document that promotes child rights. It was drafted by Eglantyne Jebb (founder of Save the Children) and adopted by the League of Nations in 1924, which was adopted by the United Nations in 1959.
In 1991, in its attempt to become a principled labour market to the international corporations, India authorized the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Children in 1992. This convention's roots lie in Jebb's aspiration to put an end to the invariable suffering that children in the country were subjected to, especially in the downtrodden sections of the society. It was with this notion that Save the Children in India was launched in 2008 to nurture the underprivileged children within a healthy, happy, and safe environment.
Child rights in India need to be taken more seriously as heinous crimes are committed against them because of their vulnerabilities; it's almost as if they are considered lesser humans because they are not able to stand up for themselves. As rightful human beings, it becomes our moral responsibility to stand in solidarity with children and guide them.
Let's list child rights in India for everyone's reference
1) Children have a right to identity, legally registered with the Government, which ensures support and access to social services.
2) Children have the right to health, medical care, nutrition, protection from harmful habits and environments.
3) Children have a right to education.
4) Children have a right to family life; they have the right to be looked after by caretakers, guardians, or special care units in cases where their immediate family does not exist. In case of any unfortunate event, children have the right to seek legal counsel under the juvenile justice system.
5) Children have the right to be protected from violence – sexual and physical.
6) Children have the right to an opinion. They are entitled to their views and opinions, which must be taken into consideration based on the child's age and level of maturity.
7) Children have the right to be protected from armed conflict.
8) Children have the right to be protected from exploitation, which extends to abuse, negligence, and violence.
All children, despite their difference, deserve equal treatment and are entitled to all of these rights, no matter what their race, colour, religion, language, ethnicity, gender, and abilities are.