"Declaration of the Rights of the Child" (1959, UN)

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  1. dignity
    the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
    Whereas the peoples of the United Nations have, in the Charter, reaffirmed their faith in fundamental human rights and in the dignity and worth of the human person
  2. appropriate
    suitable for a particular person, place, or situation
    Whereas the child, by reason of his physical and mental immaturity, needs special safeguards and care, including appropriate legal protection, before as well as after birth
  3. distinction
    a discrimination between things as different
    Every child, without any exception whatsoever, shall be entitled to these rights, without distinction or discrimination on account of race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status, whether of himself or of his family.
  4. facility
    a building or place that provides a particular service
    The child shall enjoy special protection, and shall be given opportunities and facilities, by law and by other means, to enable him to develop physically, mentally, morally, spiritually and socially in a healthy and normal manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity.
  5. paramount
    more important than anything else; supreme
    In the enactment of laws for this purpose, the best interests of the child shall be the paramount consideration.
  6. adequate
    having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
    He shall be entitled to grow and develop in health; to this end, special care and protection shall be provided both to him and to his mother, including adequate pre-natal and post-natal care.
  7. exceptional
    surpassing what is common or usual or expected
    a child of tender years shall not, save in exceptional circumstances, be separated from his mother.
  8. maintenance
    the act of providing a means of subsistence
    Payment of State and other assistance towards the maintenance of children of large families is desirable.
  9. compulsory
    required by rule
    The child is entitled to receive education, which shall be free and compulsory, at least in the elementary stages.
  10. endeavor
    attempt by employing effort
    The child shall have full opportunity for play and recreation, which should be directed to the same purposes as education; society and the public authorities shall endeavor to promote the enjoyment of this right.
  11. exploitation
    an act that victimizes someone
    The child shall be protected against all forms of neglect, cruelty and exploitation.
  12. minimum
    the smallest possible quantity
    The child shall not be admitted to employment before an appropriate minimum age.
  13. interfere
    come between so as to be a hindrance or obstacle
    he shall in no case be caused or permitted to engage in any occupation or employment which would prejudice his health or education, or interfere with his physical, mental, or moral development.
  14. foster
    promote the growth of
    The child shall be protected from practices which may foster racial, religious and any other form of discrimination.
  15. consciousness
    the state of having knowledge of
    He shall be brought up in a spirit of understanding, tolerance, friendship among peoples, peace and universal brotherhood, and in full consciousness that his energy and talents should be devoted to the service of his fellow men.
Created on Fri Jul 25 23:27:17 EDT 2014 (updated Mon Jul 28 15:27:35 EDT 2014)

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