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What are the unique characteristics of United Nations Convention on the Rights of the child (1989)?

Discuss the unique characteristics of United Nations Convention on the Rights of the child (1989).

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Maurice
(i) It is unconditional.
It calls governments even those without resources, to take action to protect children rights.

(ii) It is holistic.
It asserts that all rights are essential, indivisible, interdependent and equal.

(iii) It is comprehensive.
It guarantees children of their civil,political,economic, social and cultural rights.

(iv) It is universal.
It applies to all children of the world irrespective of their situation, communities and traditions.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on August 19, 2017 at 12:57

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