For every child, every right

The Convention on the Rights of the Child at a crossroads

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Highlights

On 20 November 1989, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child, a landmark achievement that has since become the world’s most widely ratified human rights treaty. The Convention sets strict standards for signatory governments to protect the rights of every child.

Published in connection with the 30th anniversary of the Convention, this report is intended as an advocacy tool to both celebrate the achievements of the past three decades and generate dialogue on the critical work that remains – especially for children who have been left behind. Based on the latest available data, the report outlines a selected set of issues that need urgent attention. It also advocates for all stakeholders to recommit to the Convention, stepping up their efforts to fulfil its promise in the next 30 years. Where there is political will and determination, the report concludes, children’s lives and well-being will improve.


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A photo of the cover image: a young boy is smiling with his hands and head on a table, the text is in the bottom third of the image: "for every child, every right The Convention on the Rights of the Child at a crossroads" and the CRC30 and UNICEF logos in the top third of the image.
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