General Comment No. 17 (2013) on the right of the child to rest, leisure and play
Recorded 21 July 2016
Contributors
Author: UN Committee on the Rights of the Child
Publisher: UN High Comission for Human Rights
Date: 2013
Geographic Coverage: International
Type of Resource: Law (International, Regional and/or Domestic)
Sector/setting: Recreation
Vulnerable groups: Children
Developed with children and young people? No
Type of participation: N/A
Availability: Open Access
Keywords: Article 31, Children, CRC, General Comment, Leisure, Play, Rest, Well-being
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Introduction
This general comment seeks to highlight the importance of rest, leisure and play for chidren’s well-being and development and to ensure respect for and strengthen the application of the rights under article 31 CRC.