Convention on the Rights of the Child
/ˌkɒnvɛnˈʃən ɒn ðə raɪts ɒv ðə tʃaɪld/
Definitions
- (n.) An international treaty adopted by the United Nations to protect and promote the civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights of children.
The Convention on the Rights of the Child establishes standards that member states must uphold to safeguard children's welfare.
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- convention on the rights of the child
- conventions on the rights of the child
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Commentary
Often cited in legal contexts involving children's rights, it forms the foundation of child-related human rights law globally.
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