Article 1 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child provides a definition of a child

Article 2 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child ensures that the Convention applies to all children without discrimination of any kind

Article 3 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child ensures that organisations concerned with children should work for what is in their best interests

Article 4 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child concerns the measures to be undertaken by State Parties to implement the Convention

Article 5 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child concerns respecting the right and responsibilities of parents and families to direct and guide children

Article 6 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child concerns a child's right to life

Article 7 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child concerns a child's right to a name and nationality and where possible to know and be cared for by their parents.

Article 8 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child concerns a child's right to preserve his or her identity

Article 9 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child concerns the separation of a child from its parents

Article 10 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child concerns the right of children to enter or leave countries for the purpose of family reunification.