Question

List four fundamental rights of children which come under the right to participation.

Hint:

Participation = freedom to express, share, and be heard.

Answer 1

Child participation is the inherent right of every child to express their perspectives and engage in decisions that impact their lives.
This right encompasses four core components:
1. Freedom of opinion expression on all matters pertaining to them.
2. The entitlement to be heard, with their views accorded appropriate consideration in domestic, educational, and communal contexts.
3. The liberty to access, impart, and disseminate information through various channels, including verbal, written, and other media.
4. The right to associate with others and participate in non-violent assemblies.
These entitlements foster the development of self-assurance, a sense of accountability, and active engagement in civic life among children.