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Child Rights
General Comment No. 7 (2005): Implementing child rights in early childhood (November 2005).
The purpose of this general comment is to recognize the rights of all young children as outlined in the Convention, as well as to emphasize early childhood as a vital period in acknowledging these rights. The general comment provides a definition of the term "early childhood", and identifies characteristics and features specific to this developmental period. In addition, this document examines research, general principles, and rights in early childhood. The general comment also explores policies and programmes, capacity-building, as well as the responsibilities of parents and state parties for early childhood.
Also available in French Observation Générale No. 7 (2005): Mise en ouvre des droits de l'enfant dans la petite enfance (Septembre 2006).
A Guide to General Comment 7: Implementing Child Rights in Early Childhood (April 2006).
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child applies to all children under 18 - but its implementation poses particular practical challenges when it comes to young children. This book is a guide to implementing child rights in early childhood. It is based around the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child's General Comment no 7. It contains extracts from the papers submitted to the committee at the time of the Day of General Discussion which preceded the General Comment, and other relevant material.
Also available in Spanish La Observación general No. 7 del Comité de los Derechos del Niño de las Naciones Unidas
Children’s Right’s Information Network (CRIN)
The key objectives for Children’s Right’s Information Network (CRIN) are to improve the lives of children by meeting the information needs of organizations and individuals working for child rights, supporting and promoting the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and developing networking tools that enable effective information exchange among members of CRIN.
Childwatch International is a nonprofit, non-governmental network of institutions involved in research for children. It aims to initiate and coordinate research and information projects on children's living conditions and the implementation on children's rights as expressed in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (March 2007).
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was opened for signature on March, 30 2007. This Convention recognizes and validates the rights and freedoms of all people with various disabilities. The Convention is rooted within eight guiding principles. Of particular interest to early childhood care and development is the principle stipulating "Respect for the evolving capacities of children with disabilities and respect for the right of children with disabilities to preserve their identities". Furthermore, Articles 7, 23, and 24 of the Convention declare equal rights, educational equity, and protection for children with disabilities.
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