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Save the Children Sweden has launched its latest publication, My Rights!, child friendly versions of the UNCRC in Braille and big print in three booklets for three age groups: below 8 years; 9-15 years of age; and 16- 18 years. The booklets are in Braille and in big ink print so that every child has an opportunity to learn about their rights, including the visually impaired children. The booklets are divided into two sections; the first section is in Braille; and the second section is in print. Throughout history children and young persons with disabilities experience social exclusion and have no voice in issues that affect their lives, which represents a denial of their basic human rights. The invisibility, prejudice and social exclusion based on a person’s impairment needs to be challenged and equal rights and opportunities addressed. Children’s right to inclusion and diversity need to be ensured and in order for this to occur, they need to have access to information on their rights as stated in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. These booklets provide children with the opportunities to read about their rights in language that is appropriate to them; promotes participation; and to become self advocates on their rights. The booklets have been developed after consultation with child and disability activists including children themselves. To order a hard copy, write to: [email protected] The publication is free of cost, although the publishers request payment for postage. Further information