THE 12 RIGHTS OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSON
1. THE RIGHT TO BE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT.
2. THE RIGHT TO PROTECTION FROM ALL FORMS OF VIOLENCE, ABUSE, AND NEGLECT.
3. THE RIGHT TO LIVE IN A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT.
4. THE RIGHT TO EDUCATION AND ACCESS TO QUALITY SCHOOLING.
5. THE RIGHT TO HEALTHCARE AND ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL MEDICAL SERVICES.
6. THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN DECISIONS THAT AFFECT THEM.
7. THE RIGHT TO BE HEARD AND HAVE THEIR OPINIONS VALUED.
8. THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY AND PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION.
9. THE RIGHT TO PLAY, REST, AND ENGAGE IN RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
10. THE RIGHT TO ACCESS INFORMATION AND MEDIA IN A SAFE AND AGE-APPROPRIATE
MANNER.
11. THE RIGHT TO BE FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION BASED ON GENDER, RACE, RELIGION, OR
ANY OTHER FACTOR.
12. THE RIGHT TO HAVE THEIR CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS, AND LINGUISTIC IDENTITY
RESPECTED.
THESE RIGHTS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR THE WELL- BEING AND
DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE. THEY PROVIDE A
FRAMEWORK FOR ENSURING THEIR SAFETY, GROWTH, AND OVERALL
HAPPINESS.
THE 12 RIGHTS OF FILIPINO CHILDREN
1. Every child has the right to be born well. It is the responsibility of the parents to make sure they can provide a
safe environment for their unborn child. This includes proper medical attention and care from conception, birth,
and throughout childhood years a newborn services unit or pediatric center
2. Every child has the right to a wholesome family life. The child's first learning environment and teachers are
their home and family. They are entitled to be a part of a loving family that will instill ethical values and morals in
them.
3. Every child has the right to be raised well and become contributing members of society. By raising them in a
safe and loving environment, parents and guardians can shape the personalities of their young to be useful and
contributing members of their respective communities when they grow older.
4. Every child has the right to basic needs. The four basic needs of people outlined in the law are as follows: a
balanced diet, adequate clothing, sufficient shelter, and proper healthcare. This also includes any other
requirements to lead a healthy and active life.
5. Every child has the right to access what they need to have a good life. This right goes beyond the basic needs
and focuses more on the atmosphere of the place they will be raised in. A child's needs must always be attended
to so they feel the support of people around them, which in turn will build and strengthen their character in
adulthood.
6. Every child has the right to education. In an ideal world, every child should have the means to go to a classroom
and have access to books and learning materials that can enrich their intelligence and skills.
7. Every child has the right to play and enjoy their youth. Children have the right to engage in wholesome
recreational activities whenever they wish and not be exploited for events that are deemed only for adults to do,
ie, intensive manual labor.
8. Every child has the right to be protected from danger. This includes all hazards that could affect their physical,
mental, and emotional states, such as removing them from dangerous living situations, preventing them from
getting into accidents, or protecting them from the abuse of adults, to name a few.
9. Every child has the right to live in a productive environment. Children should be surrounded by safe
communities that inspire them to give back when they are older. This means staying away from bad influences and
situations that can cause harm to their health.
10. Every child has the right to be cared for in the absence of their parent or guardian. If the parent or guardian
fails to fulfill their role, the State shall assume custody and care for the child, providing them with their
fundamental needs for growth and development.
11. Every child has the right to good governance. Children also have a right to be born under the presence of good
governance that can inspire them to become a helpful and active citizen. This doesn't necessarily mean they have
to get involved with politics but rather have an interest in being involved in political discussions for the betterment
of their country.
12. Every child has the right to freedom and peace. Last but not the least, every child is entitled to do whatever
they want in their lives, so long as it contributes to the peace and betterment of the communities they are a part
of.
