Overview of the Convention
Background and Issues for Debate
The 111th Congress may demonstrate an interest in U.S. ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC or the Convention), particularly if the Barack Obama Administration submits it to the Senate for its advice and consent. CRC is an international treaty that addresses the rights of children worldwide. It calls on states parties to take all appropriate measures to ensure that children receive special rights, including the right to a name and nationality; access to healthcare, education, and parental care; and protection from exploitation, abuse, and neglect. CRC entered into force on September 2, 1990,…
