Around the world, the rights of minors are being neglected. A core reason is poverty. Some families depend on even their young members earning money. They also tend to “marry off” daughters far too soon. Young refugees in particular must cope with great difficulties. Even in prosperous nations, however, not all youngsters get the opportunities they deserve. Once again, children who grow up in precarious circumstances are more likely than others to suffer marginalisation and discrimination.
This briefing deals with the first four Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations:
- - no poverty,
- - zero hunger,
- - health and well-being,
- - quality education.
It also has a bearing on the other SDGs.
Children's rights matter - and deserve more attention Children's rights High-school students’ climate protest in Delhi, India’s capital region.
