United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
/ˌjuːnaɪtɪd neɪʃənz kənˈvɛnʃən ɒn ðə raɪts əv ðə tʃaɪld/
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- (n.) An international treaty adopted in 1989 that defines the civil, political, economic, social, health, and cultural rights of children.
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child establishes standards to protect children's rights worldwide.
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- united nations convention on the rights of the child
- united nations conventions on the rights of the child
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Frequently abbreviated as CRC; serves as a foundational instrument in international human rights law specifically protecting children's interests.
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