Convention on the Rights of the Child

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The page provides an overview of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), highlighting its significance as the most widely ratified human rights treaty globally. It outlines the core principles and rights enshrined in the CRC, including the right to life, survival, and development, as well as protection from violence, abuse, and exploitation. The CRC emphasizes the child's right to participate in decisions affecting them and advocates for their well-being in areas like education, health care, and social services. The page also discusses the monitoring mechanisms and reporting processes related to the CRC's implementation.

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Hazards: Everyday Emergency; Infrastructure Failure; Violence

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Health; Child Health Services; Human Rights

Institutions: United Nations Human Rights Office

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