Song

Below is a link to the UNICEF website where you can download and listen to the song all of the children were taught on our first RRS Day. We have also given you the lyrics to read. As you will see there are many words here that some of the children may be unfamilar with. We have encouraged the children to find out what these words mean so as to improve their understanding of the song.

We hope you enjoy!

http://www.unicef.org.uk/Education/Rights-Respecting-Schools-Award/Every-Child-has-Rights-Song/

 

Every Child Has Rights

Verse 1

Every child has a right to dignity, life and liberty,
Justice in the law
Every child has a right to company, friends and family
With no fear of war
To every child their own identity, nationality,
Time to rest and play
To every child of each ability, each necessity,
Growing from day to day

Chorus 1
Children have the right to be healthy,
to go to school and learn,
And say their prayers in their own religion’s words
Anytime and anywhere around the big wide world,
These are the rights of every boy and girl

Verse 2
Every child has a right to safety, free from slavery,
Somewhere to call a home,
Every child has a right to security, confidentiality,
Language of their own,
To every child responsibility, sensitivity,
To all the people of the Earth,
To every child their individuality in diversity,
Knowing each other’s worth

Chorus 2
Children have the right to speak
and have their voices heard,
What’s best for them should be the main concern,
Anytime and anywhere around the big wide world
These are the rights of every boy and girl,
These are the rights of every boy and girl,
Yes, these are the rights of every boy and girl