The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: Background and Policy Issues

Blanchfield, Luisa

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Children;    Children';    s rights;    Civil rights;    Human rights;   

RP-ID  :  R40484
RP-ID  :  R40484_2009Apr01

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report provides an overview of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and examines evolving U.S. policy toward the Convention, including past and current Administration positions and congressional perspectives. The report also highlights issues for the 111th Congress, including the Convention's possible impact on federal and state laws, U.S. sovereignty, parental rights, and U.S. family planning and abortion policy.