Children have the right to be protected from being hurt and mistreated, physically or mentally
- Article 19
Health and Well-Being
Living in poverty, and on the streets leaves children exceptionally vulnerable to exploitation, and can limit their access to basic, yet essential, healthcare and welfare organisations. Learning about their rights to be safe, alongside sessions on how the body and mind work, and how to keep themselves healthy, fosters confidence and empowers and protects the children.