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Children's Charter of Rights - Paul O's charter

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The Charter created by Paul O from Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School in Liverpool. The text reads:

"Put 3 or more Global Action Points:

* Governments should take steps to stop children being taken out of their country illegally.
* Children who come into a country as refugees should have the same rights as the children born in that country.
* Governments should not allow children under 15 to join the army. Children in war zones should receive special protection.

Put 3 or more Local Action Points:

* To let children speak freely and give them the right to say what they want where they want (with some exceptions eg don't let them swear etc).
* All organisations concerned with the children should work towards what is best for the child
* Governments should respect Children's right to name, a nationality and family ties. "

 
 
 

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