Rights Respecting Article of the Week - Earth Day- 22nd April

Earth Day takes place every year on April 22 to show support for the protection of the environment and our planet.

Since 1970, Earth Day has brought together people, governments and companies from around the world, supporting them to do something positive for the environment.

It promotes the fact that ‘change starts with action’ and we can all take action and encourage others to take action that positively impacts on the world around us.

This week's activities link to the following articles from the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Article 6 (Life, survival and development)

Every child has the right to be alive. Governments must make sure that children survive and develop in the best possible way.

Article 24 ((Health and Health Services)

Children have the right to the best health care possible, clean water to drink, healthy food and a clean and safe environment to live in. All adults and children should have information about how to stay safe and healthy.

Introducing Earth Day