The four core principles of the UN Convention are

• Non-discrimination: all children have the same right to develop their own potential at all times; e.g. to have access to education regardless of his/her race, religion, gender.
• Devotion to the interest of the child: government must at all times make proper decisions when budgets are discussed concerning children.
• The right to life, survival and development: to see that children have access to equal opportunities in order to develop to their full potential.
• To respect the views of the Child: the voice of the child must be heard and respected in matters concerning them. Consult with children too, when making decisions.

What does this mean?
With rights comes responsibility!