The Rights of the Child

The United Nations Charter for the Rights of the Child is a significant achievement in the global effort to protect and promote children’s rights. Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on November 20, 1989, the Charter is a legally binding agreement that sets out the fundamental rights of every child, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or social status.

The US and the Rights of the Child

The United Nations General Assembly adopted the United Nations Charter for the Rights of the Child in 1989. It has been ratified by every country except for the United States of America, Somalia and South Sudan. There are several reasons why the US has not signed the UN Charter for the Rights of the Child.