2. Every child shall be registered immediately after birth.
3. Every child has the right to acquire a nationality.
State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to ensure that their Constitutional legislation recognize the
principles according to which a child shall acquire the nationality of the State in the territory of which he has
been born if, at the time of the child’s birth he is not granted nationality by any other State in accordance with its
laws.
ARTICLE 7
Freedom of Expression
Every child who is capable of communicating his or her own views shall be assured the rights to express his
opinions freely in all matters and to disseminate his opinions subject to such restrictions as are prescribed by
laws.
ARTICLE 8
Freedom of Association
Every child shall have the right to free association and freedom of peaceful assembly in conformity with the law.
ARTICLE 9
Freedom of Thought, Conscience and Religion
1. Every child shall have the right to freedom of thought conscience and religion.
2. Parents, and where applicable, legal guardians shall have the duty to provide guidance and direction in the
exercise of these rights having regard to the evolving capacities, and best interests of the child.
3. State Parties shall respect the duty of parents and where applicable, legal guardians, to provide guidance and
direction in the enjoyment of these rights subject to the national laws and policies.
ARTICLE 10
Protection of Privacy
No child shall be subject to arbitrary or unlawful interference with his privacy, family home or correspondence,
or to the attacks upon his honour or reputation, provided that parents or legal guardians shall have the right to
exercise reasonable supervision over the conduct of their children. The child has the right to the protection of the
law against such interference or attacks.
ARTICLE 11
Education
1. Every child shall have the right to education.
2. The education of the child shall be directed to:
(a) the promotion and development of the child’s personality, talents and mental and physical abilities to their
fullest potential;