Apply Human Rights

Right to adequate standard of living

Children have the right to a standard of living that is good enough to meet their physical and mental needs. Governments should help families and guardians who cannot afford to provide this, particularly with regards to food, clothing and housing.

 

 

INTERNATIONAL

 

The convention on the Rights of the child 1989 – Article 27

 

International covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 1966 – Article 11

 

 

AFRICA

 

 

The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990 – Article 20

 

 

AMERICAS

 

 

Additional Protocol to the American Convention on Human Rights in the Area of Economic, social and Cultural Rights (‘Protocol of San Salvador’) 1988 – Article 12 (right to food)

 

 

 

MIDDLE EAST

 

Arab Charter on Human Rights 2004 – Article 38