Childrens rights

31. 1. States Parties recognize the right of the

child to rest and leisure, to en-gage in play and recreational activities

appropriate to the age of the child and to participate freely in cultural life

and the arts.

2. States Parties shall respect and promote the right of the child

to participate fully in cultural and artistic life and shall encourage the

provision of appropriate and equal opportunities for cultural, artistic,

recreational and leisure activity.