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Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)
Sanctuary Network - Supporting Human Rights
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), adopted in 1989, is a landmark international treaty that outlines the fundamental rights of children and the obligations of governments to protect and uphold these rights. For providers of services to orphaned and vulnerable children, the UNCRC serves as a critical framework ensuring every child receives care, protection, and opportunities for development. It emphasizes the right to survival, development, protection from harm, and participation in decisions affecting their lives. Key principles include non-discrimination, the best interests of the child, and the right to be heard. Implementing the UNCRC helps create environments where children are respected and supported, allowing them to thrive despite challenging circumstances. Providers play a crucial role in translating these principles into practical, compassionate care, safeguarding the rights and well-being of every child under their stewardship.
The UNCRC entered into force in September 1990, and has been ratified by 195 countries, making it the most widely ratified human rights treaty in the world. The only United Nations signee that has signed, but not ratified, the UNCRC is The United States.
Read there Full Text and find more resources through UNICEF at the following links:
English Full Text
https://www.unicef.org/child-rights-convention
Français
UNICEF Texte de la Convention relative aux droits de l’enfant
https://www.unicef.org/fr/convention-droits-enfant/texte-convention
Espanol
UNICEF Texto de la Convención sobre los Derechos del Niño
https://www.unicef.org/es/convencion-derechos-nino/texto-convencion
