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Promoting your rights. Young people around the world have their human rights listed in a document called the UN Convention on The Rights of the Child ( UNCRC ) which you can read more about in our illustrated guide . These rights are for all children and young people under the age of 18 (but SCCYP also looks out for your rights if you are under 21 and have ever been 'looked after' or in care)....
So what does all this mean in real life? Your Rights are not just words. Behind each one are young people who have experienced those rights being ignored. At SCCYP, we have spoken to young people who have told us about their lives, and when they feel that their rights have been ignored. Their stories are listed below, and they might be similar to your own, or the life of a friend or family member....