Synthesized answer
The Preamble to the Convention on the Rights of the Child states that recognition of the "inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family" is the foundation of freedom, justice, and peace in the world [2]. These foundational principles underpin the convention's purpose because childhood is entitled to special care and assistance [1].
The necessity of a universal instrument for children's rights beyond general human rights declarations is indicated by the recognition that "the child, by reason of his physical and mental immaturity, needs special safeguards and care, including appropriate legal protection" [3]. Additionally, the passages mention that "in all countries in the world, there are children living in exceptionally difficult conditions, and that such children need special consideration" [4].
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Declaration of Human Rights and in the International Covenants on Human Rights, proclaimed and agreed that everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth therein, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour , sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status, Recalling that, in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations has proclaimed that childhood is entitled to special care and assistance, Convinced that the family, as the fundamental group of society and the natural environment for…
← UN General Assembly Resolution 44/25 ( 1989 ) the United Nations → related portals : United Nations General Assembly Resolutions 677240 UN General Assembly Resolution 44/25 1989 the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution 44/25 of 20 November 1989 entry into force 2 September 1990, in accordance with article 49 Preamble The States Parties to the present Convention, Considering that, in accordance with the principles proclaimed in the Charter of the United Nations, recognition of the…
and brought up in the spirit of the ideals proclaimed in the Charter of the United Nations, and in particular in the spirit of peace, dignity, tolerance, freedom, equality and solidarity, Bearing in mind that the need to extend particular care to the child has been stated in the Geneva Declaration of the Rights of the Child of 1924 and in the Declaration of the Rights of the Child adopted by the General Assembly on 20 November 1959 and recognized in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (in particular in articles 23 and 24), in…
birth", Recalling the provisions of the Declaration on Social and Legal Principles relating to the Protection and Welfare of Children, with Special Reference to Foster Placement and Adoption Nationally and Internationally; the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Administration of Juvenile Justice (The Beijing Rules) ; and the Declaration on the Protection of Women and Children in Emergency and Armed Conflict, Recognizing that, in all countries in the world, there are children living in exceptionally difficult conditions, and that such children need special consideration, Taking due…
e inherent dignity of the human person, and in a manner which takes into account the needs of persons of his or her age. In particular, every child deprived of liberty shall be separated from adults unless it is considered in the child's best interest not to do so and shall have the right to maintain contact with his or her family through correspondence and visits, save in exceptional circumstances; (d) Every child deprived of his or her liberty shall have the right to prompt access to legal and other appropriate assistance, as well as the right to challenge the legality of the deprivation of…
More questions about this book
- The 1946 resolution states that the "treatment of Indians in the Union of South Africa" impaired friendly relations between member states. How does this early UN intervention reflect the organization's initial understanding of its role in matters that might be considered internal affairs, and what specific provisions of the UN Charter would likely be invoked to justify such an intervention?
- Comparing the UN's approach in Resolution 44 (1946) with the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989), what significant shifts can you identify in the UN's capacity, scope, or preferred methods for addressing human rights issues over these four decades?
- The 1946 resolution "requests the two Governments to report" on measures adopted, while the 1989 Convention creates a legally binding framework upon ratification. What are the strengths and limitations of each of these mechanisms (a non-binding resolution versus a binding convention) in compelling member states to uphold international obligations regarding human rights?
- Imagine you are explaining to a peer how the UN General Assembly functions to address human rights issues. Using only these two excerpts, what would you highlight about the spectrum of UN actions, from diplomatic intervention to treaty creation, and how might these actions reflect the changing landscape of international law?