Urban inequalities

Children’s Rights

Program: Children's Rights

In 1989, the Convention on the Rights of the Child came into effect to provide children – in both rich and poor countries – the right to a childhood in which they can learn, play, be healthy, and develop. However, 15 years after the adoption of the Convention; and after more than 15 years of market-led economic growth governments and the international community are still far from fulfilling children’s rights and creating a world fit for children.

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