This week, our UNCRC Article of the Week is:
Article 8:
You have the right to have an identity.
What does this mean?
A child or young person's identity is made up of many different parts. Among other things, it includes:
Article 8 of the UNCRC is about a child or young person's name, nationality and family relationships. It says that the government shouldn't interfere with a child or young person's right to any of these. It also says the government should be able to help if any of these things are taken from them illegally.
In addition, this article says official records should be kept of who a child or young person is to make sure information about their name, nationality or birth parents isn't lost.