Conventionally Theirs: An Overview of the Origins, Content, and Significance of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Cantwell, Nigel

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Publication Date: 1992

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Conventionally Theirs: An Overview of the Origins, Content, and Significance of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Cantwell, Nigel

Social Education, v56 n4 p207-10 Apr-May 1992

Traces development of idea of special rights for children. Describes United Nations' Convention on the Rights of the Child as change in view of children's rights as part of human rights. Includes innovations such as participation rights, rehabilitation for children suffering exploitation or cruelty, and articles on adoption and administration of justice. Urges arousal of public support for ratification. (DK)

Descriptors: Adoption, Children, Childrens Rights, Developing Nations, International Cooperation, International Law, Juvenile Justice, Parent Rights, Parent Role, Participation, Rehabilitation, Treaties

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

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