Fiudo Study Series
Child Rights Act
The Child Rights Act, 2003 is a Nigerian law that provides a legal framework for the protection, welfare, development and rights of children. It establishes standards for safeguarding children from abuse, exploitation and harmful practices while promoting their education, health and overall wellbeing.
What is inside
- 01* Rights and responsibilities of the child
- 02* Best interests of the child
- 03* Right to life and development
- 04* Right to a name and identity
- 05* Right to family life and parental care
- 06* Right to education
- 07* Right to health and healthcare
- 08* Protection from discrimination
- 09* Protection from abuse, neglect and exploitation
- 10* Child labour and harmful employment
