The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is a United Nations resolution that was adopted by the General Assembly on November 20, 1989. The CRC is composed of 54 articles and proclaims that children, defined as people under 18, should be protected from violence and abuse, be able […]
Tag: United Nations
Greta Thunberg urges leaders to take action on climate change
Photo courtesy of European Parliament, Flickr Greta Thunberg has made a big splash in the news after her emotional, impactful speech at the United Nations on Sept. 24. Thunberg did not shy away, despite being a young woman in front of a multitude of world leaders. In her speech, she […]
The United States’ Foreign Policy Creates a Global Issue in the Election
Photo courtesy of U.S. Department of State, Flickr According to the Democratic Party’s platform, “American leadership is essential to keeping us safe and our economy growing in the years ahead.” Democratic leaders have served at the highest levels of the American government while fighting domestic terrorism, foreign terrorism, Russian encroachment, […]