Convention on the Rights of the Child Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the Convention on the Rights of the Child?

• To promote economic growth

• To provide special privileges to adults

• To protect the well-being of individuals over 18

• To safeguard the rights of children under 18

Why was the CRC considered necessary historically?

• Children were always given priority in policies

• Children's unique needs were often overlooked

• Adults had similar needs to children

• The CRC was not needed historically

Which organization is responsible for coordinating international aid for children and monitoring the CRC?

• World Health Organization

• United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

• International Monetary Fund

• World Trade Organization

What does the first optional protocol of the CRC address?

• Child marriage

• Healthcare access for children

• Involvement of children in armed conflict

• Child labor and education

Why is it important to consider the needs of different communities in human rights treaties?

• Children's needs are identical to adults

• All communities have the same needs

• Different communities have unique needs

• Only adults have unique needs

Which country has not ratified the CRC?

• United States

• United Kingdom

• Canada

• Australia

What is one reason the United States might have avoided ratifying the CRC?

• To align with international standards

• To promote children's rights

• To continue violating children's rights

• To improve education systems

What does Article 40 of the CRC grant to children who have broken the law?

• No rights

• Immediate release

• Life imprisonment without parole

• Special routes for reintegration

Which organization is known for fighting for a fair criminal justice system for children in the US?

• International Red Cross

• United Nations

• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

• World Health Organization

What can individuals do to support the values of the CRC?

• Avoid researching children's rights

• Support organizations like the ACLU

• Ignore children's rights

• Promote adult rights only