Children's rights in the Constitution
Social Studies · Grade 8 · about 40 minutes
Article 53: every child has a right to a name and nationality, free basic education, basic nutrition, shelter and health care, protection from abuse, parental care, and to have their best interests come first. A child is under 18.
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