• Children and Young People have a right to rest and to play which covers all kinds of activities you might want to take part in during your free time
  • While you’re enjoying your free time, your other rights are there to protect you
  • The Welsh Government takes your right to play and relax seriously

Saying that you have a ‘right to rest’ or the ‘right to play’ doesn’t really cover everything in Article 31 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. This is about making sure that everyone under 18 can have time out to enjoy loads of different activities. Some people like to spend their free time learning new skills, others want to meet with friends and hang out. There are lots of opportunities across Wales, and your rights in Article 31, and the other rights in the UNCRC mean that you should be able to enjoy as much as possible without being treated unfairly or made to feel unsafe.