Our vision is a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. We also believe in the importance of children being heard and having the opportunity to play a part in forming their future. By listening to children in Australia, and being guided by them we developed 54 Reasons. Below is how we are supporting children's rights in Australia through 54 Reasons.
Save The Children was the first child rights organisation in Australia and remains the leading organisation for children’s rights in the country. In Australia and around the world, we do everything we can to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes and children are most vulnerable, we rapidly respond to save children's lives. We always make sure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard - regardless of their background. Here is more about how we are supporting children's rights in Australia through 54 Reasons and what the rights of a child in Australia are:
54 Reasons: Championing The Rights Of A Child In Australia
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)’s vision is a world in which all children’s rights are fully respected and fulfilled. The CRC has 54 articles that each contain a right that children have, or a way to protect their rights, 54 Reasons. Within these articles, there are four that are regarded as the core, overarching principles:
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(article #2) The right to non-discrimination
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(article #3) The best interests of the child
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(article #6) The right to life, survival and development
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(article #12) Respect for the views of the child
All 54 articles provide a framework for us to chart our approach to service delivery and advocacy when it comes to the rights of a child in Australia. And our focus, as 54 Reasons, is not only on supporting children's rights but making them real. We have five high-level outcomes that direct our 2023-25 strategy - working towards substantial and measurable change that truly makes a difference to the lives of children in Australia.
What Are The Rights Of A Child In Australia?
Our
54 Reasons 23-25 Strategy lists each of the 54 articles in the United Nations Convention on
the Rights of the Child. The strategy also outlines how we are supporting children's rights in Australia and why it is important to support the rights of a child in Australia.
Help Support The Rights Of A Child In Australia
We can all do our part in supporting children's rights in Australia. One of the best ways to help us in supporting children's rights is to donate. We wouldn't be able to do the work we do without the generosity of so many wonderful Australians. You can make a single donation today or become a monthly giver. Over 80% of your donation goes directly towards program expenditure and donations over $2 are also tax deductible.