Children's Rights and Responsibilities

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Children’s Rights

Children have the right to education and access to schooling.
Children have the right to care and support from adults.
Children have the right to safety and protection.
Children have the right to have a name and nationality, documented with a full birth certificate.
Children under 14 years old are prohibited from working in factories or mines.
Forced labor, including on farms or at other workplaces, is not allowed for children.
Children under 16 years old cannot be detained.

Children's Responsibilities

Children have the responsibility to study and learn.
Children have the responsibility to complete homework assignments.
Children have the responsibility to attend school.
Children have the responsibility to obey school and class rules.
Children have the responsibility to help and care for each other.
Children have the responsibility to take precautions to ensure their safety.
Children have the responsibility to take care of their birth certificate. It is important to never lie about their age.
Children should not apply for work in factories or mines.
Children should report any employer who forces them to work.
Children should never commit any crimes.

Organizations That Protect Children's Rights

Hospitals (Nurses)
Lifeline/Childline organization (Social workers)
Centers for the abused (Social workers)
Police stations (Police men/women)
Schools (Principals/teachers/teacher counsellors)
Churches (Pastors)
Foster homes (Community members)

Gender-Based Violence

Harmful actions directed towards individuals due to their gender.
Examples include: beating, forced marriage, bullying, rape, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and molestation.

Namibia's Government Structure

Composed of three branches: Executive, Legislative, and Judiciary.

Legislative Branch: Parliament

Consists of the National Assembly and National Council.

National Assembly

104 members: 96 elected, 8 appointed by the President.
Members represent political parties and serve five-year terms.

National Council

42 members: three elected from each of the 14 Regional Councils.
Members serve six-year terms.

Functions of the National Assembly (Parliament)

Lawmaking for the country.
Budget approval.
Advising the President.

Functions of the National Council

Reviewing bills passed by Parliament.
Recommending regional needs.
Advising Parliament.

Importance of Laws

Ensuring safety and protection of individuals.
Protecting natural resources.
Maintaining peace within the country.

Consequences of Breaking Laws

Fines (monetary payment).
Prison sentences.

President's Responsibilities

Head of state and government.
Head of the army.
Appointing ministers, judges, and ambassadors.
Signing agreements with other countries.
Overseeing cabinet meetings.

Prime Minister's Responsibilities

Leader of the government in Parliament.
Head of all ministries and oversees their work.
Advising and assisting the President.

Description

Explore the fundamental rights and responsibilities of children through this quiz. Understand the importance of education, safety, and care while also recognizing the duties children have towards themselves and their peers. Test your knowledge on how these principles interconnect in the lives of young individuals.

Children's Rights and Responsibilities

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of children?

What right does a child have regarding their identity?

Under what circumstance can children under 16 be detained?

Which institution is NOT typically involved in protecting children's rights?

Which of the following represents a right related to safety for children?

What is defined as gender-based violence?

Which of the following is NOT an example of gender-based violence?

How many members are in the National Assembly of Namibia?

What is one primary function of the National Council?

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws in Namibia?

What significant responsibility is held by the President of Namibia?

Which is NOT a consequence of breaking the laws?

What is a major reason for the importance of laws in a country?

What role does the Prime Minister of Namibia fulfill?

Which component of the government is NOT part of Namibia's structure?