For every child in the world

May these poems help you understand your rights,

To be heard, to play, to learn, to shine.

You are never too small to matter,

You are never too small to be heard.

                             Introduction

A child so innocent and sweet

Can be on every street

Five, nine, fifteen

Every child is under eighteen

Whether boy or girl near or far,

You have rights just as you are.

No matter white or black, your language or your land

These rights are yours, so take a stand!        

The right to learn and play every day,

The right to be safe every way.

The right to talk and tell your voice,

To love and choose your choice. (UNICEF UK, 2024)Article 1

                          I am a Child

                Every child has the right to privacy

Protection is key for children like you

Right to have your own thoughts and feelings in your heart

Voice to your family, friends & teacher who trust and care for you

Always will listen right up to the end 

Caring for you and keeping safe and secure 

Your very own world, a beautiful space!

(UNICEF UK, 2024) Article 16

                      I can express myself 

If you're feeling happy, mad or sad,

Your feelings count YES; they do!

You can draw or sing a song,

Or tell a story all day long.

You can ask and learn and read,

Find out all the facts you need.

Books and pictures, songs and plays,

Help you learn in many ways.

But if you talk too much, don't let anyone say,

"Be quiet! Don't say a word! Sit there and stay!"

Never feel you must be quiet,

No one can take your voice away.

 Just use kind words, be fair and true,

And let others say their things too.(UNICEF UK, 2024) (Article 13)

It is clear and right

Children should free safe from morning and till night

May children have strong roof above

So, every child can feel love

No pain, no hurt, no terror

There should be no room for error.

Let adults listen, help, and care,

So, peace and joy can reign everywhere.

(UNICEF UK, 2024) Article 19

                                Safe

                              Child Labour

 Safe and Sound
No jobs are for the small,
Like lifting or working in malls.
The rules must be clear,
To keep children near
Children should be protected everywhere.

(UNICEF UK, 2024) Article 32

                       Every Child is Gifted

Some children are gifted 

Some children have unique ways to move

While others have distinctive vision 

Every child can learn in their own way

Some children interact with their hands,

 and that's ok !

Some children speed round on wheels 

And  some have guide to help them along the day 

Every child should have a chance to play,

to laugh, to sing, to dream their days.

No matter how their legs may move,

or how their hands may make the world.

Let's celebrate each child differences 

And come together as one.

(UNICEF UK, 2024)Article 23

                        Education is Key

Busting through the school gates

Away they go

Every child has a right to be include that's how it should go

As they find their classrooms through their minds they grow

Learning, laughing, asking things they want to know.

Education should be free for child!

 Let it show! 

 Maths, Science

Health, Art and PE

Each lesson makes their future bright

There is so much they can do 

Education should be free for child!

 Teacher's touch is gentle 

Making everyone mingle 

Rules, respect is a must 

Part of each classroom’s recipe.

Education should be free for child!

From the playground to the classroom
Every girl and boy
Has the right to learn new things
And fill their hearts with joy
No one can destroy

Education should be free for child! (UNICEF UK, 2024) Article 28