On National Child’s Day 2016, we share with the Children’s Charter of Rights. The charter was created in partnership with children, children’s agencies and the City of Hamilton. Over 2000 children and youth of Hamilton created the Charter in their own words, through extensive community engagement.

To read and view the Charter in its entirety, please go to: https://www.hamilton.ca/city-initiatives/strategies-actions/hamiltons-renewed-charter-rights-children-and-youth

The Children’s Charter of Rights:

I have the right to be heard
I have the right to live in a home, in a neighbourhood
I have the right to live with and be cared for by family
I have the right to have friends
I have the right to good food, and warm, clean clothes
I have the right to a healthy earth to live on
I have the right to play
I have the right to learn more things
I have the right to express myself, my personality and thoughts without judgement
I have the right to be proud of who I am
I have the right to make choices
I have the right to special help like a wheelchair if I ever need it
I have the right to know about and practice my culture
I have the right to care for living things
I have the right to be safe, secure, and healthy
I have the right to be free from discrimination
I have the right to rest
I have the right to privacy