2000 Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union

February 7, 2000

The rights of the child as stipulated by the 2000 Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union: 1. Children shall have the right to such protection and care as is necessary for their well-being. They may express their views freely. Such views shall be taken into consideration on matters which concern them in accordance … Read More

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1989 UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

February 7, 2000

The Convention on the Rights of the Child, the first legally binding code of child’s rights, was adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations in November 20, 1989 and signed by all Member States. It entered into force in September 1990. Only the United States and Somalia have not ratified the convention. A … Read More

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