Ensuring child rights still a challenge 20 years after treaty

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United Nations, New York, 20 November 2009- The Convention on the Rights of the Child has become the most widely accepted human rights treaty in history, but 20 years after its adoption, much more remains to be done to turn its promises into reality for millions worldwide, top United Nations officials said today.

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the Convention, which has been ratified by 193 States, has inspired new approaches and advances in child survival and education, as well as increased awareness of childrens specific problems.

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http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=33029&Cr=unicef&Cr1=

 

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http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2009/sgsm12618.doc.htm

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