Because of their specific characteristics, children are often in a vulnerable position and need extra protection. Moreover, every child should enjoys their human rights, such as the right to birth registration and the right to basic education. For these reasons, specific international instruments have been developed to clarify children’s rights such as The International Convention on the rights of the Child, the Convention on the protection of children against sexual exploitation and sexual abuse, the Convention on personal relationships in respect of children. Belgium has ratified these three Conventions. For extensive information visit https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/policy/policy_areas/human_rights/specific_issues/children_rights