You have the right to have an identity
You have the right to know your origins and your family, i.e. to have an identity. That’s perfectly normal. When you were born, your parents registered you with the local municipality, which issued your birth certificate. That way, you can’t be mistaken for anyone else. This birth certificate acts as proof to confirm your identity and show that you are unique.
You also have the right to be yourself
You have the right to be accepted for who you are without fear of being bullied or discriminatedagainst, regardless of your sex, where you live, the language you speak, your religion, your beliefs, your appearance, whether you have a disability, whether you’re rich or poor, who your parents are and what your family does. No young person should be treated unfairly for any reason whatsoever.
You have the right to a private life
No one has the right to say things about you that could cause you harm. No one has the right to read or listen to your private conversations or to search through your belongings. You are entitled not to share everything.
What does it mean?
Lots of children come from other countries and speak different languages to you, or perhaps have a skin colour that is different from yours. Maybe you or your parents were also born in a country other than Luxembourg? We all have a unique identity and we all have the right to be ourselves and to express our originality!
How does the law protect you?
Luxembourg has put in place a text to ensure your rights, which includes the right to your identity and to be protected against any discrimination.The civil code (Code civil) defines your rights, and the Law of 28 November 2006 on the implementation of the of the principle of equal treatment between persons provides for equal treatment.Treating everyone fairly, without discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or age..
Someone who treats a young person differently may be punished by law
No one has the right to treat you differently because of your origin, race, ethnic group, gender, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, disability, age or nationality.
The government has introduced specific measures to ensure that your rights are respected
For example, text books are provided free of charge at school so that everyone has the same chance to succeed, regardless whether their parents are rich or poor.