1. The child shall be registered immediately after birth and shall have the right from birth to a name, the right to acquire a nationality and. as far as possible, the right to know and be cared for by his or her parents.
2. States Parties shall ensure the implementation of these rights in accordance with their national law and their obligations under the relevant international instruments in this field, in particular where the child would otherwise be stateless.
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In force from 20-11-1989
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Section 7 of the Convention of 20 November 1989 on the Rights of the Child/akn/un/act/treaty/1989-11-20/convention-rights-of-the-child-1989
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