Introduction

This volume provides a series of critical analyses of some of the contemporary debates in relation to the human rights of children, resituating them within visions which informed the text of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989.

Scope of Studies

The studies embrace examination of some of today’s widespread interpretations of the CRC, analysis of what is implied by a human rights-based approach in research and advocacy, and consideration of advances and barriers to research and to several aspects of CRC implementation.

Contributions and Focus

With contributions by leading experts in the field, the book examines the CRC as an international instrument, its inherent dilemmas, and some of the debates generated by the challenges of implementation. It embraces examinations of different levels of governance from the international to the state party, regional, and local levels, including institutional developments and changes in law, policy, and practice.

Target Audience

The book will be a valuable resource for students, researchers, and policy-makers working in the area of children’s rights and welfare.