10 'Must-Dos' to better protect children's rights

Ending all forms of discrimination and exclusion against children.

It is the responsibility of everyone to ensure that children's rights are respected.

Ensure all children the best possible start in life.

Protect children and adolescents and their families.

Bringing to an end all forms of violence, abuse and sexual and economic exploitation of children.

Respect the rights of children and young people to express themselves and to participate in making the decisions that affect them.

Every child – all girls and boys – must be allowed to learn.

No child should experience the horrors of armed conflict.

Safeguard the environment at global, national and local levels.

Invest in services that benefit the poorest children and their families, such as basic health care and primary education.

Campaigns and actions that belong to more than one of GMC’s imperatives.