CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD — Rwanda law | Esheria

CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD

This provision defines “child” as a human being under 18 years old, unless the applicable law says majority is reached earlier.

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Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Instrument
Act or statute
Status
In force
Version
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Language
mul
Updated
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This provision defines “child” as a human being under 18 years old, unless the applicable law says majority is reached earlier. States Parties must respect and ensure children’s rights without discrimination and take measures to protect children from discrimination or punishment based on their parents’ or family members’ status, activities, opinions, or beliefs. People and institutions dealing with children must put the child’s best interests first, and States Parties must ensure protection, care, and proper standards for child-care institutions. States Parties must take appropriate legislative, administrative, and other measures to implement rights in the Convention. States Parties must respect parents’ and guardians’ role in guiding a child’s exercise of recognized rights.