Right to Freedom
Freedom is a sacred and inalienable right that all human beings possess. It is the power to act according to its will, while respecting the law and the rights of others.
Personal and collective liberties-Personal liberties : They correspond to the liberties that all individuals possess. The most fundamental personal freedoms are the freedom of speech, expression, movement, thought, consciousness, religion and the right to a private life.
-Collective liberties : They correspond to liberties for groups of people: freedom of association, peaceful meeting, collective labor and the right to strike. These liberties are absolute but can be limited. |
The rights to liberty of opinion, expression and association of the children
Children have the right, as do the adults, to have an opinion, to express it and to meet in order to share their point of view.
Liberty of opinionChildren have the right to have an opinion different from their parents. While taking into account their age, as well as their degree of maturity and discernment, children have the right to have their opinion considered. States, communities and parents have the duty to listen to the children and to consider their opinions when the decisions concern them.
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Liberty of expressionEvery child has the right to express freely their opinion on all the questions which concern his/her life. So a child should not be the victim of the pressure of an adult, who would try to force him/her in order to influence them in their opinion or who would prevent them from expressing themself freely.
The freedom of expression for the children also involves their right to be informed. It is the right of the children to know what happens and to access information which interests them. Then children can comprehend current problems, inquire and build up their own opinion on topical subjects. |
Freedom of associationLike adults, children have the right to meet in order to consult and react on issues which directly concern their rights and their well-being, but also on news headlines which interest them.
Thanks to these liberties, children have the right to participate in the life of their society. |
Restrictions on individual liberties
These liberties, recognized as belonging to both adults and children, are commonly known as fundamental rights—that is to say, rights which the population is entitled to fully enjoy without government intrusion. Nevertheless, the proper exercise of these liberties, taken in conjunction with the need for public order, national security, the preservation of moral values, as well as respect for the rights of one’s fellowman—all of this necessarily entails that some restrictions be placed upon these liberties.
Freedom of thought, conscience and opinion Only the freedom of thought, conscience and opinion are subject to no real restriction. Each and every person is free to think what he or she likes without fear of government interference so long as his or her opinions remain private.
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Freedom of expression
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Access to informationAccess to information is an important aspect of the right to the free exchange of ideas and information. Today, it is important that this right is guaranteed to children, albeit in a manner that protects them from those ideas and information that could have a nefarious effect on their psychological development.
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