The Convention On The Rights Of The Child

The Convention on the Rights of the Child is the most widely ratified human rights treaty of all. Of all the countries in the world only Somalia - a failed state - and the USA have refused to sign this treaty. The Convention in its Article 4 specifically refers to economic, social and cultural rights.

States Parties shall undertake all appropriate legislative, administrative, and other measures for the implementation of the rights recognized in the present Convention. With regard to economic, social and cultural rights, States Parties shall undertake such measures to the maximum extent of their available resources and, where needed, within the framework of international co-operation.

In subsequent articles the Convention outlines state commitments with regards to health, social security, an adequate standard of living for the child, and education.

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