28
Nov
2024
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Strengthening children’s rights in the EU - 35th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (debate)
Madam President, I would like to thank you for your Every child is unique and every child has the right to a safe and secure upbringing. This is stated in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, which now celebrates its 35th anniversary. It is important and we should live with it every day, every minute in all our societies, in all our countries. The voice of the children must be heard and we must also be their means. We are the ones who have the power. We know that many children today feel bad. We know that many are exposed to dangers – online dangers, which may not have existed 35 years ago. We need to better protect our children also in the digital environment. We in the European Parliament have a very special responsibility here. Every child also has the right to go to school. We need an equal school, where every child can be themselves, where you get the support you need and where you can look forward to an education that then gives a job. It's to everyone's advantage. Every child should have the right to a hobby.