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Appropriate information

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CRC Article = 17
Note:
The right of the child to have access to appropriate information is set forth in Article 17 of the CRC. In recognition of the important function performed by the mass media, States Parties are required to ensure that the child has access to information and material from a diversity of national and international sources, especially those aimed at the promotion of his or her well-being and health.

See also:
Children's books   Freedom of expression   Freedom of information   Information and international co-operation   Information and linguistic minority children   Injurious information   Mass media