Children's Rights and Development: Interpreting the Uncrc for Future Generations (Volume 2) - by Tracy Moody (Hardcover)

About the Book

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child or UNCRC, is an international human rights treaty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1989. It sets out the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights that every child should have. These rights include the right to life, identity, education, healthcare and protection from abuse and exploitation. The UNCRC emphasises the importance of considering the best interests of the child in all actions concerning them and guaranteeing their right to express their views in matters affecting them. It has been legislated by almost all countries globally. The convention provides a framework for governments to develop laws, policies and programs to improve children's well-being and ensure their rights are respected, protected and fulfilled. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to UNCRC. The topics included in this book on rights of children are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.

Book Synopsis

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child or UNCRC, is an international human rights treaty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1989. It sets out the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights that every child should have. These rights include the right to life, identity, education, healthcare and protection from abuse and exploitation. The UNCRC emphasises the importance of considering the best interests of the child in all actions concerning them and guaranteeing their right to express their views in matters affecting them. It has been legislated by almost all countries globally. The convention provides a framework for governments to develop laws, policies and programs to improve children's well-being and ensure their rights are respected, protected and fulfilled. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to UNCRC. The topics included in this book on rights of children are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.