The right of the child to rest, leisure, play, recreational activities, cultural life and the arts 2013, para. 32
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[Children have a spontaneous urge to play and participate in recreational activities and will seek out opportunities to do so in the most unfavourable environments. However, certain conditions need to be assured, in accordance with children's evolving capacities, if they are to realize their rights under article 31 to the optimum extent. As such, children should have:] Opportunities to experience, interact with and play in natural environments and the animal world;
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on the Rights of the Child
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Environment
Equality & Inclusion
Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
Children
Year
2013
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CRC General Comment No. 17, The right of the child to rest, leisure, play, recreational activities, cultural life and the arts (2013), para. 32.