Viviers, AndriesLombard, A. (Antoinette)2016-10-182016-10-182013-01Viviers, A & Lombard, A 2013, 'The ethics of children's participation : fundamental to children's rights realization in Africa', International Social Work, vol. 56, no. 1, pp. 7-21.0020-8728 (print)1461-7234 (online)10.1177/0020872812459066http://hdl.handle.net/2263/57338Children’s participation in decisions affecting them is a fundamental human right. This article proposes an ethical framework for meaningful, authentic children’s participation consistent with children’s rights, one developed within the context of international and continental human rights treaties, global commitments and declarations on children’s rights and legal provisions within South African legislation.en© The Author(s) 2012Adult–child relationsChildChildren’s participationChildren’s rightsEthical principlesHuman rights treatiesPostprint Article