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The aim of the research was to determine the relationship between intercultural sensitivity and attitudes towards children’s rights of primary school teachers candidates. The research has been designed in accordance with the quantitative research approach. The sample of the research consists of 419 teacher candidates. The research data were obtained by using the Intercultural Sensitivity Scale and Attitude Scale for Children’s Rights. The research’s data were analyzed by parametric and non-parametric tests. The result of research, it was observed intercultural sensitivity levels of primary school teacher candidates did not differ significantly according to gender. However, it was determined that attitude scores towards children’s rights differ significantly in favor of female students. The other important result of the research was that there was a positive and moderate significant relationship between candidates’ intercultural sensitivity scores and children’s rights attitude. Based on results, some suggestions developed for the purpose of improving teacher candidates’ attitudes towards children’s rights and sensitivity to cultural differences.

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