The Campaign for US Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child

Sharon L. Fawcett – Campaign contributor

The world’s most important resources are its children and youth. They are also its most vulnerable group. For these reasons, the United Nations’ 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights proclaimed childhood is “entitled to special care and assistance.” Four decades later, a historic step was taken to ensure children would receive that special attention and protection.  On November 20, 1989, United Nations member states adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)—an international treaty that promotes the rights of all children everywhere. Continue reading “Helping Children Live Better Lives” →