Childrens rights

8. 1. States Parties undertake to respect the right

of the child to preserve his or her identity, including nationality, name and

family relations as recognized by law without unlawful interference.

2. Where a child is illegally deprived of some or all of the

elements of his or her identity, States Parties shall provide appropriate

assistance and protection, with a view to speedily re-establishing his or her

identity.