Children's Rights (In the News)

A series of books that gives the reader the information they need to understand the issues behind the headlines today. The information is presented in a straightforward and objective way, giving the facts and explaining the issues. Side panels provide definitions and case studies, list relevant statistics and point towards areas of debate. The aim is to enable the reader to contribute towards the debate themselves. The series is illustrated with top-quality reportage photography and produced on a fast-track basis to ensure that each book is as up-to-date as possible. Children's Rights considers the issues surrounding the rights and freedoms of children. It looks at how violence, child labour, discrimination and exploitation affect those rights, and examines how access to education and health care can help children strengthen their position in societies across the world.