Childrens rights in sport are governed at the national, regional and. African charter on the rights and welfare of the child. However, following the adoption of the universal declaration. Every child in canada and around the world from birth to 18 has rights. The united nations convention on the rights of the child. Special thanks to steven watt for his feedback and guidance. New york civil liberties union 125 broad street new york, ny 4 212 6073300 fax 212. Universal declaration of human rights united nations. Proclaimed by general assembly resolution 86xiv of 20 november 1959.
Background and policy issues congressional research service 1 introduction the 112th congress may demonstrate an interest in u. Declaration on the rights of persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities. Universal guarantees of rights to all people this pamphlet was written by udi ofer, edited by jennifer carnig, researched by susan moser, and designed by li wah lai. Universal declaration of human rights preamble whereas 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, whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous. The declaration of the rights of the child, sometimes known as the geneva declaration of the rights of the child, is an international document promoting child rights, drafted by eglantyne jebb and adopted by the league of nations in 1924, and adopted in an extended form by the united nations in 1959. International covenants on human rights, proclaimed and. This was the basis of the basis of the convention of the rights of the child adopted. The universal declaration of human rights the universal declaration of human rights udhr is a milestone document in the history of human rights. Children should not be separated from their parents unless it is for. Recognizing that the united nations has, in the universal declaration of human rights and in the. Recalling the declaration on the rights and welfare of the african child ahg st. Rights are what you should have or be able to do to survive, thrive and meet your full. Governments should respect a childs right to a name, a nationality and family ties. United nations convention on the rights of the child.