Adolescent health and development in the context of the Convention of the Rights of the Child 2003, para. 26
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Adolescents have the right to access adequate information essential for their health and development and for their ability to participate meaningfully in society. It is the obligation of States parties to ensure that all adolescent girls and boys, both in and out of school, are provided with, and not denied, accurate and appropriate information on how to protect their health and development and practise healthy behaviours. This should include information on the use and abuse, of tobacco, alcohol and other substances, safe and respectful social and sexual behaviours, diet and physical activity.
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)
Equality & Inclusion
Health
Person(s) affected
Adolescents
Boys
Girls
Year
2003
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Other
Reference
CRC General Comment No. 4, Adolescent health and development in the context of the Convention of the Rights of the Child (2003), para. 26.