Convention on the Rights of the ChildThe first international law to combine civil, political, economic, and cultural rights into one document, it acknowledges that, separately from their parents, children have certain basic rights. The most widely ratified international document in the world, the Convention sets forth standards for social services, health care, and education for children. [Governments of the World: A Global Guide to Citizens' Rights and Responsibilities] Signed by the United States but not ratified.
Status of Ratification.