This program provides a succinct overview of the history of children's rights - from early 19th century British laws protecting children during the Industrial Revolution, to the progress of child rights throughout the 20th century. Ongoing challenges such as child labor and slavery are discussed, and we hear a former child soldier's story and perspective on children's rights and freedoms.

Originally released by Video Education Australasia, 2015. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on January 19, 2017.

Child Rights --(1:28) -- What Do We Mean by Human Rights? -- (0:50) -- History of the Child Rights Movement -- (2:49) -- Child Rights in the 21st Century -- (4:50) -- The Child Soldier -- (6:25) -- Credits: The Evolution of Child Rights -- (0:05).