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This section of The CBA Child Rights Toolkit provides essential information that can apply to the child across all areas of law and your practice. The first five themes will almost always apply as they reflect the Convention on the Rights of the Child's guiding principles. Additional themes will depend on the child or group of children your work affects and the subject matter. These themes are not exhaustive. For example, additional themes may include children dealing with sexual orientation or gender identification issues, or children with a disability. Considering the child’s cross-cutting themes will help you implement the child’s rights meaningfully.
The Charter and constitutional protection for children in Canada
Life, survival and development
Best interests of the child
Legal representation of children
Child participation
Competence, capacity and consent
Privacy
Indigenous children
Girl child
Freedom from all forms of violence
NEW! Sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression