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The Global Covenant to Protect the Sacred Lives of Children

The Covenant

Children have a right to be born in a world that provides the resources that will enable them to be cared for spiritually, medically, economically, educationally, and in terms of their social emotional well being. We must provide a social consciousness that honors and values the existence of children as the greatest element that sustains and enhances society. Therefore, we as members of the worldwide global community are being called upon to establish this covenant to protect the rights of all our children.

Children have the right to be cared for and raised by loving, gentle, intelligent, adults that are capable of making wise decisions. The well being of each child is the responsibility of the global society regardless of country or government.

Children have the right to have parents, extended family, teachers, and community resources that will provide only the best of what life has to offer. Each of us must be held accountable for the welfare of all children.

Children have the right to say no in the face of danger that will cause them mental, emotional or physical abuse or endangerment and to be supported and defended by their parents and the law.

Children have the right to be in safe and nurturing environments at home, at school and in their community.

Children have the right to be loved unconditionally and respected.

Children have the right to express their inner most thoughts and needs and guided on how to do so with respect for themselves and others.

Children have the right to be happy and lighthearted.

Children have the right to be accepted as unique individuals with special gifts to contribute to society.

Children have the right to be heard and listened to attentively and respectfully.

Children have the right to be children and not be seen or treated as miniature adults.

Children have the right to be valued and accepted for who they are.

Children have the right to spiritual exposure and development that enables them to develop their divine character.

Children have the right to be guided into positive acceptable behavior that will support them in being their higher self.

Children have the right to be given the tools to develop good self-esteem and even more important, self-respect.

Children have the right to be given the time, space, and opportunities to develop self-discipline and motivation to realize their own dreams and aspirations.

Children have the right to develop age appropriate autonomy and independence.

Children have the right to learn how to make age appropriate choices and decisions.

Children have the right to be acknowledged for their ideas and accomplishments.

Children have the right to be given everything they need and some of what they want. All life’s basic necessities must be provided which includes being cared for by their parents, medical, shelter, food, clothing, safety at home, school and community.

Children have the right to experiment, interact, and explore their environment that should enrich their lives.

Children have the right to participate in artistic expressions that foster the essence of culture and our humanity.

Children have the right to play and for us to value their play as the means by which they absorb knowledge.

Children have the right to a meaningful and purposeful education that will prepare them, for not only further academic mastery, but also will prepare them to be whole, healthy, self-confident, responsible, contributing adults in society.

Written by: Elizabeth M. Galloway-Evans

Copyright: January 1, 1990