2. Every child shall be registered immediately after birth.
3. Every child has the right to acquire a nationality.
4. States 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 a 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. States 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