Additional Resources on the Convention on the Rights of the Child

For more information on children's rights, the status of children in the United States, and the Convention itself, look at these resources.

CRIN (Child Rights Information Network)

An international network of non-governmental organizations that works to protect child rights and provide information on the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Campaign for U.S. Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child

An NGO that works to educate the public and generate national support for United States ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund)

A division of the United Nations, UNICEF is committed to protecting children's rights around the world. UNICEF is given an explicit role by the Convention on the Rights of the Child to provide advice on how to implement the Convention to the Committee on the Rights of the Child and countries who are parties to the CRC.

Human Rights Watch (Children's Rights Division)

An international non-governmental organization that works to protect human rights by investigating abuses and challenging governments and groups to stop such violations, while standing as an advocate for victims.

Amnesty International (Children's Rights Division)

An international non-governmental organization that promotes human rights by reporting on human rights violations and educating the world about the importance of guaranteeing human rights for all.

American Bar Association - Center of Children and the Law

A group that works to improve the lives of children by incorporating children's rights into the U.S. legal system.