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Adolescence : a time that matters

UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND (UNICEF)
2002

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The 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child establishes the rights of adolescents, including those to information and skills; access to services, such as education, health, recreation and justice; a safe and supportive environment; and opportunities to participate and to have their voices heard. Countries that have ratified the Convention are required to take all necessary measures to secure these rights. This publication explains why the different rights that young people are entitled to are important. It provides a general introduction rather than a technical or legal explanation of rights and how they apply to young people

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