Your rights as a child in Sweden
Children who apply for protection have the same rights as all other children in Sweden. For example, all children have the right to go to school, to receive care when they need it, to live in safety, and to say what they think. Here you can read about the rights and special rules that exist to protect children.
The Convention on the Rights of the Child
Children are particularly vulnerable and need extra protection. The age limit for being considered a child or an adult can differ between different countries. In Sweden, you are considered to be a child until you turn 18.
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is the law in Sweden. The Convention on the Rights of the Child states what rights all children should have. There are also other laws in Sweden that exist to protect children.
